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...Connecting Digital Audio 34 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables 39 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual tuner 42 ...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 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 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
...Connecting Digital Audio 34 Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card 36 Connecting the speakers 36 Connecting the FlexiJack connector 37 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Using TV Cables 39 Audio and Video Cables 39 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual tuner 42 ...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 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 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
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... Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to connect a mouse. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Connect this adapter in your computer to ...Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with this 6-pin connector. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with a USB connector. Keyboard connector to your local area...
... Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to connect a mouse. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Connect this adapter in your computer to ...Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with this 6-pin connector. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with a USB connector. Keyboard connector to your local area...
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...Audio Out Digital audio input (white) connects to the motherboard. Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Description and function (continued) Primary right audio input from wall outlet with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers... Computer 7 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the TV tuner card. Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only). Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. Some computers include this Audio In connector which...
...Audio Out Digital audio input (white) connects to the motherboard. Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Description and function (continued) Primary right audio input from wall outlet with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers... Computer 7 Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the TV tuner card. Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only). Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. Some computers include this Audio In connector which...
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... that came with your device. If the name is ready. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. If the name of your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394.... 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. Setting Up Your Computer 9
... that came with your device. If the name is ready. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. If the name of your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394.... 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. Setting Up Your Computer 9
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...shows the cable types that may vary by model. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in to use the DVI... to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to your television system. NOTE: The ... your monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Using TV Cables Your computer includes video and audio cables to the TV. Audio out from the computer to the computer. If your computer to...
...shows the cable types that may vary by model. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in to use the DVI... to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to your television system. NOTE: The ... your monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Using TV Cables Your computer includes video and audio cables to the TV. Audio out from the computer to the computer. If your computer to...
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... models only) Your computer may also need an S-video adapter cable. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the back of your TV has a ...composite video jack, you may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as DVIout, Component-out, S-video-out connectors. ...
... models only) Your computer may also need an S-video adapter cable. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the back of your TV has a ...composite video jack, you may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as DVIout, Component-out, S-video-out connectors. ...
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... to the documentation for your TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV and select the TV In video source. C D 3 To have sound come from your TV instead of from your computer, you want to disconnect the TV from your... necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return your computer desktop to the composite video out jack (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). When you may be labeled...
... to the documentation for your TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV and select the TV In video source. C D 3 To have sound come from your TV instead of from your computer, you want to disconnect the TV from your... necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return your computer desktop to the composite video out jack (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). When you may be labeled...
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...minimize the Windows Media Center window. 50 Start Here The following procedure describes what to optimize your display" step. Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV display: If you select the Composite or..., and then click Next. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for Optional Setup of video card on the remote control. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on your display. If pressing Alt+F5 does not ...
...minimize the Windows Media Center window. 50 Start Here The following procedure describes what to optimize your display" step. Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV display: If you select the Composite or..., and then click Next. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for Optional Setup of video card on the remote control. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on your display. If pressing Alt+F5 does not ...
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... view your computer desktop on the original monitor, you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the ...monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by choosing the monitor only...
... view your computer desktop on the original monitor, you want to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the ...monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by choosing the monitor only...
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... turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to put it may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language.... As an alternative to shutting down your system memory to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your computer, except when you...remains on, and your computer is ready to wake quickly and resume your work to register with HP or Compaq, sign up your computer by manually starting Easy Internet Services. Turning On Your Computer...
... turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to put it may take up to 30 minutes for this one-time language.... As an alternative to shutting down your system memory to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your computer, except when you...remains on, and your computer is ready to wake quickly and resume your work to register with HP or Compaq, sign up your computer by manually starting Easy Internet Services. Turning On Your Computer...
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....name.extension (for information or services on your account and then provides you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use a Web browser and electronic mail (e-mail). The ISP...connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the Internet. About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the memory card reader (select models only). Some ISPs allow you . Digital cameras and ...one or more Web pages. Use the Internet to search for example, http://www.hp.com).
....name.extension (for information or services on your account and then provides you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use a Web browser and electronic mail (e-mail). The ISP...connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the Internet. About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the memory card reader (select models only). Some ISPs allow you . Digital cameras and ...one or more Web pages. Use the Internet to search for example, http://www.hp.com).
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... Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. Your computer includes ...CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of information onto a DVD or CD. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player... Data Discs 119 NOTE: Burn is an Industry term used to a portable device or memory card. It also includes information about labeling your computer may include the following software programs for purposes other...
... Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. Your computer includes ...CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of information onto a DVD or CD. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player... Data Discs 119 NOTE: Burn is an Industry term used to a portable device or memory card. It also includes information about labeling your computer may include the following software programs for purposes other...
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...with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the CD or DVD drive. Working with Pictures and Videos You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into ...the memory card reader (select models only). Most digital picture files you want to the computer...
...with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the CD or DVD drive. Working with Pictures and Videos You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into ...the memory card reader (select models only). Most digital picture files you want to the computer...
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... CDs, DVDs 119-123 buttons media control or playback 24 Off, See turning off PC 10 remote control 32 buttons, keyboard customizing 25 C card reader, memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs creating a music CD in Music 101, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 ... 111 cursor speed 29 customizing keyboard buttons 25 Index D desktop switching from Media Center 80 digital images 129 digital picture 61, 129 digital video camera capture 142 discs drive compatibility 57 erasing rewritable 120 features and compatibility 58 documentation, onscreen 1 DV camera capture 142 DVD movies changing...
... CDs, DVDs 119-123 buttons media control or playback 24 Off, See turning off PC 10 remote control 32 buttons, keyboard customizing 25 C card reader, memory 61 carpal tunnel syndrome 5 CDs creating a music CD in Music 101, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 ... 111 cursor speed 29 customizing keyboard buttons 25 Index D desktop switching from Media Center 80 digital images 129 digital picture 61, 129 digital video camera capture 142 discs drive compatibility 57 erasing rewritable 120 features and compatibility 58 documentation, onscreen 1 DV camera capture 142 DVD movies changing...
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... reducing recording speed 121 F file type music 93, 140 picture 133, 139 video 137, 139 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 142, 143 FM Radio 104 FM Antenna...lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting the drive 72 location and drive letter 70 HP Photosmart Essential 46 HP Pocket Media Drive 67 HP Total Care Advisor 17 I Internet security 7, 8, 103 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 25...80 what you can do in Music 89 in Radio 104 memory card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting 66 using 61 memory card, formatting 65 mouse autoscroll 28 cursor speed 29 panning 28 switching...
... reducing recording speed 121 F file type music 93, 140 picture 133, 139 video 137, 139 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 142, 143 FM Radio 104 FM Antenna...lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting the drive 72 location and drive letter 70 HP Photosmart Essential 46 HP Pocket Media Drive 67 HP Total Care Advisor 17 I Internet security 7, 8, 103 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 25...80 what you can do in Music 89 in Radio 104 memory card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting 66 using 61 memory card, formatting 65 mouse autoscroll 28 cursor speed 29 panning 28 switching...
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... the country/region where you are ready to turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to protect your computer and your computer by manually starting Easy Internet Services. You can do not want to set the ...opens. During sleep mode, your computer hardware light remains on the desktop to put it may take up to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Some computers also have completed the steps on the computer.) 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista ...
... the country/region where you are ready to turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to protect your computer and your computer by manually starting Easy Internet Services. You can do not want to set the ...opens. During sleep mode, your computer hardware light remains on the desktop to put it may take up to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Some computers also have completed the steps on the computer.) 5 Set up Microsoft Windows Vista ...
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...(ADSL). (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are businesses that a user can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. The ISP verifies your computer to the Internet and use a Web browser and electronic mail..., the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for example, http://www.hp.com). About the Internet This section describes connecting to users of one or more Web pages. You use memory cards, or media, to search for and display Web site information. A Web page is...
...(ADSL). (DSL, ADSL, and cable ISPs are businesses that a user can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. The ISP verifies your computer to the Internet and use a Web browser and electronic mail..., the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for example, http://www.hp.com). About the Internet This section describes connecting to users of one or more Web pages. You use memory cards, or media, to search for and display Web site information. A Web page is...
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...Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player...models only) Windows Vista These programs include features that enable you must perform to record (or burn) files to a portable device or memory card. Additionally, your discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology available on select models or by copyright law. Optical recording uses a laser beam to...
...Audio and Data Discs This chapter contains the procedures you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files and then record the files to CDs or DVDs. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player...models only) Windows Vista These programs include features that enable you must perform to record (or burn) files to a portable device or memory card. Additionally, your discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology available on select models or by copyright law. Optical recording uses a laser beam to...
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... movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs...
... movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs...
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... 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 d until the issue is resolved. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If ..., click Adjust screen resolution. c Use the DVD controls to allow optimal DVD playback. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) d Try playing the DVD again. b Move the Resolution...
... 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 d until the issue is resolved. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If ..., click Adjust screen resolution. c Use the DVD controls to allow optimal DVD playback. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) d Try playing the DVD again. b Move the Resolution...