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... button to start playing automatically. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 2. Insert a CD or DVD disc. 2. Getting Started To Adjust the Volume 1. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4. Wait for the disc to eject the CD or DVD from the drive. Click Adjust the System Volume. 3-9 Using the Computer...
... button to start playing automatically. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 2. Insert a CD or DVD disc. 2. Getting Started To Adjust the Volume 1. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 4. Wait for the disc to eject the CD or DVD from the drive. Click Adjust the System Volume. 3-9 Using the Computer...
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...your speakers have a power button, check whether it is turned on (select models only). Computer is muted. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. If your computer using the normal "Turn Off Computer" procedure, and reconnect the speakers. ...Solution 1. Click the Mute check box to resume from the box. Getting Started 7-5 On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Audio Symptom No sound. Speakers are not properly connected. Press the Power button to remove the check mark from standby mode.
...your speakers have a power button, check whether it is turned on (select models only). Computer is muted. Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. If your computer using the normal "Turn Off Computer" procedure, and reconnect the speakers. ...Solution 1. Click the Mute check box to resume from the box. Getting Started 7-5 On the Windows desktop, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Audio Symptom No sound. Speakers are not properly connected. Press the Power button to remove the check mark from standby mode.
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Use a gentle rocking motion. Some units may have a sound cable. Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the drive you want to remove, as indicated in the following illustrations. Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables 8-8 Getting Started If so, disconnect the sound cable 3. Upgrading the Computer 3.
Use a gentle rocking motion. Some units may have a sound cable. Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the drive you want to remove, as indicated in the following illustrations. Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables 8-8 Getting Started If so, disconnect the sound cable 3. Upgrading the Computer 3.
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Connect this cable also. 8-15 Upgrading the Computer Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Getting Started Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables An optical drive for the 8000 model may include a sound cable.
Connect this cable also. 8-15 Upgrading the Computer Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Getting Started Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables An optical drive for the 8000 model may include a sound cable.
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Your computer contains several expansion slots that fits into a computer expansion slot. Upgrading the Computer Removing or Installing an Expansion Card An expansion card is a circuit board that can replace or add to your computer include: ■ Modem ■ Network Interface Card (NIC) ■ Graphics Card ■ Sound Card ■ FireWire® Auxiliary Card A Phillips screwdriver is needed to your computer. Component configurations vary by model. Expansion cards you can be used to add components to remove, replace, or add an expansion card. 8-22 Getting Started
Your computer contains several expansion slots that fits into a computer expansion slot. Upgrading the Computer Removing or Installing an Expansion Card An expansion card is a circuit board that can replace or add to your computer include: ■ Modem ■ Network Interface Card (NIC) ■ Graphics Card ■ Sound Card ■ FireWire® Auxiliary Card A Phillips screwdriver is needed to your computer. Component configurations vary by model. Expansion cards you can be used to add components to remove, replace, or add an expansion card. 8-22 Getting Started
Speaker Setup for Creative Sound Blaster Live! & Sound Blaster Audigy Cards
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... speaker setup in Creative before you have , a subwoofer too. Speaker Setup in InterVideo WinDVD. Connect all speakers. or Sound Blaster Audigy 1 Click Start on the subwoofer and the PC. If you select it in Sound Blaster Live! For digital speakers, place a check mark in the Digital Output Only check box. 5 Close the Surround...
... speaker setup in Creative before you have , a subwoofer too. Speaker Setup in InterVideo WinDVD. Connect all speakers. or Sound Blaster Audigy 1 Click Start on the subwoofer and the PC. If you select it in Sound Blaster Live! For digital speakers, place a check mark in the Digital Output Only check box. 5 Close the Surround...
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...and Surround L/R) or 6 channel (5.1 Home Theater) if you must reselect your PC. After a system recovery, you have analog speakers. Keep this information with your speaker mode in the Sound Blaster Live! or the Sound Blaster Audigy program and in InterVideo WinDVD 1 Insert a DVD movie into the ...DVD-ROM drive. If the DVD starts playing automatically, skip to the section "System Recovery" of sound. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. Note: If your printed documentation for future reference. For digital speakers, under Audio Output Configuration...
...and Surround L/R) or 6 channel (5.1 Home Theater) if you must reselect your PC. After a system recovery, you have analog speakers. Keep this information with your speaker mode in the Sound Blaster Live! or the Sound Blaster Audigy program and in InterVideo WinDVD 1 Insert a DVD movie into the ...DVD-ROM drive. If the DVD starts playing automatically, skip to the section "System Recovery" of sound. 7 Click Apply, and then click OK. Note: If your printed documentation for future reference. For digital speakers, under Audio Output Configuration...
Using Headphones
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After you complete the previous procedure, you can use the headphone connector to listen to hear sound through the headphone connector on the front of video files, such as those in some software programs you must also change audio settings. Using Headphones ... the Properties tab and uncheck Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device. 8 Click OK twice. 9 Restart the PC. 10 Continue with your specific software. The headphone connector produces sound only for your PC model, depending on the taskbar. 2 Click My Computer. 3 Right-click the DVD Writer (DVD/CD-RW) drive icon...
After you complete the previous procedure, you can use the headphone connector to listen to hear sound through the headphone connector on the front of video files, such as those in some software programs you must also change audio settings. Using Headphones ... the Properties tab and uncheck Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device. 8 Click OK twice. 9 Restart the PC. 10 Continue with your specific software. The headphone connector produces sound only for your PC model, depending on the taskbar. 2 Click My Computer. 3 Right-click the DVD Writer (DVD/CD-RW) drive icon...
Using Multi-Channel Audio Speakers
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...of the PC. Using Multi-Channel Audio Speakers If your PC has multi-channel audio speakers, you want to play a stereo DVD, repeat steps 1 through 5 and change the audio properties for WinDVD to the connectors on the taskbar. 6 Choose All Programs. 7 Double-click Multi-channel Sound Manager. ... system, for example, 6 channels mode for 5.1 speakers output. 10 Click OK. Connecting and configuring a multichannel speaker system 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to match the DVD output. Configuring multichannel audio output for the DVD player 1 ...
...of the PC. Using Multi-Channel Audio Speakers If your PC has multi-channel audio speakers, you want to play a stereo DVD, repeat steps 1 through 5 and change the audio properties for WinDVD to the connectors on the taskbar. 6 Choose All Programs. 7 Double-click Multi-channel Sound Manager. ... system, for example, 6 channels mode for 5.1 speakers output. 10 Click OK. Connecting and configuring a multichannel speaker system 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to match the DVD output. Configuring multichannel audio output for the DVD player 1 ...
Compaq Presario Desktop PCs - Updated User's Guide Information
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...through your PC. • Erratic PC behavior. Note: It is located on the taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 Click Compaq PC Help. 3 Click PC Information and Maintenance and then click PC Tests....Repair Wizard to a restore point when it with sound, pictures, and video" chapter of selecting and starting the right tool for PC-related Problems Using Instant Support • Using Memory... chose did not correct your software problem, start the Software Repair Wizard, double-click the desktop icon or: 1 Click Start on your system using application recovery and system recovery" in...
...through your PC. • Erratic PC behavior. Note: It is located on the taskbar, and click Help and Support. 2 Click Compaq PC Help. 3 Click PC Information and Maintenance and then click PC Tests....Repair Wizard to a restore point when it with sound, pictures, and video" chapter of selecting and starting the right tool for PC-related Problems Using Instant Support • Using Memory... chose did not correct your software problem, start the Software Repair Wizard, double-click the desktop icon or: 1 Click Start on your system using application recovery and system recovery" in...
Compaq Presario S0000 / 8000 Series Computers User's Guide
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... express 39 if your isp provides the e-mail program 40 getting help 41 help and support center 41 instant support 41 using compaq connections 42 getting messages 42 turning off messages 42 re-enabling messages 43 resolving problems 43 upgrading and servicing the... pc 43 warranty & support guide 43 online guides 44 web sites about your pc 44 microsoft windows xp operating system 44 working with sound, pictures, and video 45 using speakers 45 adjusting speaker volume 46 connecting a ...
... express 39 if your isp provides the e-mail program 40 getting help 41 help and support center 41 instant support 41 using compaq connections 42 getting messages 42 turning off messages 42 re-enabling messages 43 resolving problems 43 upgrading and servicing the... pc 43 warranty & support guide 43 online guides 44 web sites about your pc 44 microsoft windows xp operating system 44 working with sound, pictures, and video 45 using speakers 45 adjusting speaker volume 46 connecting a ...
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...enables you to: • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Search for two drives). • Mute speaker sound. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. • Find a file or program on...volume. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Search for information on the Internet. • Place the PC into standby to save power. • Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to Internet Web sites. • Get support ...
...enables you to: • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Search for two drives). • Mute speaker sound. • Customize the buttons to open programs and connect to Internet Web sites. • Get support information. • Find a file or program on...volume. • Connect to the Internet (if you have an established Internet account). • Search for information on the Internet. • Place the PC into standby to save power. • Start, pause, and stop playing a CD or DVD, skip to Internet Web sites. • Get support ...
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...(s) b record c play or pause d stop e skip to the previous track f skip to popular Web sites. Can be turned Volume Up and indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. It can be reconfigured to decrease volume. H Shopping K Sports M Finance Goes to the next track media control keys a b d c a e f 28 user's guide a open... (CD/DVD/MP3) V Volume control Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and (Volume knob or decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. W Mute Turns speaker sound on and off.
...(s) b record c play or pause d stop e skip to the previous track f skip to popular Web sites. Can be turned Volume Up and indefinitely, even after maximum sound has been reached. It can be reconfigured to decrease volume. H Shopping K Sports M Finance Goes to the next track media control keys a b d c a e f 28 user's guide a open... (CD/DVD/MP3) V Volume control Volume knob: Increases speaker volume when turned clockwise and (Volume knob or decreases volume when turned counterclockwise. W Mute Turns speaker sound on and off.
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...), you can connect four channels for four speakers output or six channels for sound output. Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. Connect your pc" on page 46. A multi-channel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center...
...), you can connect four channels for four speakers output or six channels for sound output. Your PC supports only active (powered) speaker systems; For example, 5.1 channels, referred to the PC and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speakers output. Connect your pc" on page 46. A multi-channel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center...
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... page 7 for the location of the connectors. 1 Turn off the PC and the speakers. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. Then you are satisfied with the sound level, click the Close box (the X in the corner) to...icon on the taskbar, click Start, choose Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to the connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.) 3 Turn on the PC. 4 Turn on the speaker system. 46 user's guide ...
... page 7 for the location of the connectors. 1 Turn off the PC and the speakers. 2 Connect the three audio cable plugs from the speaker system to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. Then you are satisfied with the sound level, click the Close box (the X in the corner) to...icon on the taskbar, click Start, choose Control Panel, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, if it is present, and then double-click Sounds and Audio Devices to the connectors on the back of the PC. (See the following table.) 3 Turn on the PC. 4 Turn on the speaker system. 46 user's guide ...
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...used for speakers Not used for speakers Rear speakers Not used for speakers 6/5.1 Speaker Mode Front speakers Rear speakers Center/ subwoofer speakers To PC connector Audio Out (lime-green) Audio In (blue) Mic-1 (pink) Connector icon OUT IN Configure the audio output for twospeaker (stereo... can click the Speaker Test tab and then click a speaker icon to match your speaker configuration (if your PC does not have the multi-channel capability. configuring the multi-channel sound manager 1 Click Start on page 57). 2 Right-click anywhere in your system, for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode...
...used for speakers Not used for speakers Rear speakers Not used for speakers 6/5.1 Speaker Mode Front speakers Rear speakers Center/ subwoofer speakers To PC connector Audio Out (lime-green) Audio In (blue) Mic-1 (pink) Connector icon OUT IN Configure the audio output for twospeaker (stereo... can click the Speaker Test tab and then click a speaker icon to match your speaker configuration (if your PC does not have the multi-channel capability. configuring the multi-channel sound manager 1 Click Start on page 57). 2 Right-click anywhere in your system, for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode...
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... button. The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. See "using a microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to perform ...to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. NOTE: If you connect your microphone to the back of the PC. If you want to play a stereo DVD, change the audio properties of the PC. Click Stop. ... a check in the Place volume icon in the front of the PC, if present, is present, and then doubleclick Sounds and Audio Devices to the front of speakers to match the recorded DVD...
... button. The WinDVD control panel shows the speaker number being used. See "using a microphone Your PC comes with one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to perform ...to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window. NOTE: If you connect your microphone to the back of the PC. If you want to play a stereo DVD, change the audio properties of the PC. Click Stop. ... a check in the Place volume icon in the front of the PC, if present, is present, and then doubleclick Sounds and Audio Devices to the front of speakers to match the recorded DVD...
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... is now acceptable, proceed directly to step 10. To use of the PC. Your PC may be labeled Mic2 Select or 1 Mic Boost.) 8 Click Close. 9 Click X (Close) on the taskbar. Refer to "configuring the multi-channel sound manager" on the front of the multichannel audio speaker system. The Volume Control...to adjust the volume of the microphone, follow the procedure below: 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the upper-right corner of the PC with sound, pictures, and video 49 working with a multi-channel audio speaker system, you need to use and does not affect the use the microphone...
... is now acceptable, proceed directly to step 10. To use of the PC. Your PC may be labeled Mic2 Select or 1 Mic Boost.) 8 Click Close. 9 Click X (Close) on the taskbar. Refer to "configuring the multi-channel sound manager" on the front of the multichannel audio speaker system. The Volume Control...to adjust the volume of the microphone, follow the procedure below: 1 Double-click the Volume icon on the upper-right corner of the PC with sound, pictures, and video 49 working with a multi-channel audio speaker system, you need to use and does not affect the use the microphone...
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A In-use light B Upper left slot C Lower left ) working with sound, pictures, and video 51 Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of data. 4-slot memory card reader A B D C E Card CompactFlash type I media CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive ... card reader NOTE: CompactFlash and Microdrive are done, right-click the drive icon, select Eject, check that the PC is on the card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. 2 The PC opens a window so you can copy files from or to remove media when the In-use the media contents...
A In-use light B Upper left slot C Lower left ) working with sound, pictures, and video 51 Insert the receptacle edge (holes) of data. 4-slot memory card reader A B D C E Card CompactFlash type I media CompactFlash type II media IBM Microdrive ... card reader NOTE: CompactFlash and Microdrive are done, right-click the drive icon, select Eject, check that the PC is on the card reader lights, and the PC automatically detects the media. 2 The PC opens a window so you can copy files from or to remove media when the In-use the media contents...
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A A IN 2 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding the disc edges only. 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with sound, pictures, and video 53 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . working with the label facing up for the side you ... around the inner hole of the disc to determine which side (A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen) to play . To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your PC turned on, press the Eject button (A) near the drive to open the disc tray.
A A IN 2 Remove the CD/DVD from its case, holding the disc edges only. 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with sound, pictures, and video 53 Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up . working with the label facing up for the side you ... around the inner hole of the disc to determine which side (A versus B or Standard versus Widescreen) to play . To insert a CD or DVD: 1 With your PC turned on, press the Eject button (A) near the drive to open the disc tray.