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... of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your data files. And • Prevent damage from voltage spikes by installing a PC surge suppressor between the electrical outlet and the PC power cord. External PC Components You may have other components,...audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. 2 PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC base box may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC base through the connectors on the ...
... of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC startups, and the PC not responding to your data files. And • Prevent damage from voltage spikes by installing a PC surge suppressor between the electrical outlet and the PC power cord. External PC Components You may have other components,...audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. 2 PC Basics Guide Additional PC Base Components The PC base box may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC base through the connectors on the ...
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...monitor, TV, and so on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you may need an S-video adapter cable. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Using a TV as a Monitor Your... PC may need to disable the TV option to view the computer image on a TV screen. When ...
...monitor, TV, and so on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video jack, you need an S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you may need an S-video adapter cable. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Using a TV as a Monitor Your... PC may need to disable the TV option to view the computer image on a TV screen. When ...
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You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Digital picture files you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station. Working with Digital Images You can copy digital picture files from the device appear in the My Pictures folder.
You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to store digital picture files. 26 PC Basics Guide Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Digital picture files you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use memory cards, or media, to the PC or through a docking station. Working with Digital Images You can copy digital picture files from the device appear in the My Pictures folder.
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... Microsoft Outlook, open the Outlook program and select Help. Your PC comes with Microsoft Outlook instead of Outlook Express. For details on and off -line (not connected to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. After the first time you sign up and connect through...message or as an attachment. If you need help with Outlook Express 1 Click Start on the keyboard to open any of this information, contact your PC, do not know or that appears suspect to you. NOTE: You can also press the E-Mail button on the taskbar, choose All Programs, ...
... Microsoft Outlook, open the Outlook program and select Help. Your PC comes with Microsoft Outlook instead of Outlook Express. For details on and off -line (not connected to send and receive letters, pictures, postcards, and even music and video clips. After the first time you sign up and connect through...message or as an attachment. If you need help with Outlook Express 1 Click Start on the keyboard to open any of this information, contact your PC, do not know or that appears suspect to you. NOTE: You can also press the E-Mail button on the taskbar, choose All Programs, ...
InterVideo Home Theater Quick Start Guide
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... Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 Using Speakers ... Music CDs with iTunes 47 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 48 Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD 48 Using country/region codes 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 51 Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 53 Creating ...
... Sites about your PC 24 Finding More Help 24 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Connecting the Drive 25 Inserting the Drive 27 Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter 27 Using the Drive 28 Disconnecting the Drive 29 Working with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 Using Speakers ... Music CDs with iTunes 47 Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player 48 Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD 48 Using country/region codes 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD 50 Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player 9 51 Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 53 Creating ...
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...CD 61 Creating an Image File 62 Saving an Image 62 Burning an Image 62 Recording Video Files 63 Using Disc Labels 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC 63 Setting Automatic Recording Options 63 Using Compatibility Information 64 Identifying Compatible File Formats 65 ...71 Using the Preview Window 72 Using the Media Library 72 Using the Storyboard 72 Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video 72 Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 73 Capturing Web Camera Video 73 Capturing Analogue Video 74 Capturing a Still Image 74 Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator 74 Adding Images 75...
...CD 61 Creating an Image File 62 Saving an Image 62 Burning an Image 62 Recording Video Files 63 Using Disc Labels 63 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs for the PC 63 Setting Automatic Recording Options 63 Using Compatibility Information 64 Identifying Compatible File Formats 65 ...71 Using the Preview Window 72 Using the Media Library 72 Using the Storyboard 72 Identifying Requirements for Capturing Video 72 Capturing Digital Camcorder Video 73 Capturing Web Camera Video 73 Capturing Analogue Video 74 Capturing a Still Image 74 Editing Video Files in WinDVD Creator 74 Adding Images 75...
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Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide
Recording VHS Video Files Direct to DVD 78 Converting Recorded TV to MPEG-2 Format (Europe only 78 Troubleshooting 79 Index 91 vi Getting Started Guide
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... http://www.compaq.com/ergo/ into connectors on the back of your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the front of the PC. Connector symbol Description Mouse (PS/2) Keyboard (PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors ... some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other equipment also plug into your computer. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose...
... http://www.compaq.com/ergo/ into connectors on the back of your Web browser address box, and then press Enter on the front of the PC. Connector symbol Description Mouse (PS/2) Keyboard (PS/2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) for mouse, keyboard, digital cameras, or other devices with USB connectors ... some digital cameras or other serial devices Audio Line Out (powered speakers) Audio Line In Headphones Microphone FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other equipment also plug into your computer. To view the Safety & Comfort Guide: • Click Start, choose All Programs, choose...
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... Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Using Desktop Icons The desktop has shortcut icons that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behaviour; Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to software programs... or files on your Compaq products. Compaq Organise makes all your computer, or for watching video clips. Compaq Organise (select models only) Organise your PC shortcuts and your PC...
... Internet Sign-up Set up a new or an existing Internet account. Using Desktop Icons The desktop has shortcut icons that stop working, or resolve erratic PC behaviour; Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to software programs... or files on your Compaq products. Compaq Organise makes all your computer, or for watching video clips. Compaq Organise (select models only) Organise your PC shortcuts and your PC...
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... Help E My Pictures F Music G Video Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Opens an imaging software program. Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured. Internet keyboard 1 NOTE...: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Switches between the PC users. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Using...
... Help E My Pictures F Music G Video Description Puts PC into power-saving mode (screen is blank but PC is still on). May take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears. Opens an imaging software program. Opens the Help and Support Center. Can be reconfigured. Internet keyboard 1 NOTE...: The number, location, and labelling of buttons vary by keyboard model. Switches between the PC users. Can be reconfigured. Opens video software program. Can be reconfigured. Starts iTunes or Windows Media Player. Using...
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...of discounts, promotions, and how-to open a site or software program. Starts your PC store. F Entertainment Connects you to open a site or software program. Can be ...My Presario Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety of entertainment, featuring music downloads, streaming video, Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. Can be reconfigured to your e-mail program. H Shopping Provides a connection to ...C Search D E-Mail Description Connects you to the Help and Support Center. Opens a Web site that helps you locate information on the Internet.
...of discounts, promotions, and how-to open a site or software program. Starts your PC store. F Entertainment Connects you to open a site or software program. Can be ...My Presario Takes you to the My Presario Club Web site, featuring a variety of entertainment, featuring music downloads, streaming video, Webcasts, entertainment news, and reviews. Can be reconfigured to your e-mail program. H Shopping Provides a connection to ...C Search D E-Mail Description Connects you to the Help and Support Center. Opens a Web site that helps you locate information on the Internet.
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... connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on the front or the back of most PCs. The drive comes with the HP Personal Media Drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back...
... connecting and using the HP Personal Media Drive as digital photos, music, videos, and other drives on the front or the back of most PCs. The drive comes with the HP Personal Media Drive. Using the HP Personal Media Drive 25 Using the HP Personal Media Drive The HP Personal Media Drive (sold separately) can also use the HP Personal Media Drive to back...
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...with the monitor (select models only) or are included with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 NOTE: A stereo speaker set up 6-connector sound" on the back of the PC, see the quick setup poster. • If your PC model includes three sound connectors (select models only) on the back of sound ...options and speaker configurations. the speaker system must have its own power cable. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with more than two channels, and it may set is ...
...with the monitor (select models only) or are included with Sound, Pictures and Video 31 NOTE: A stereo speaker set up 6-connector sound" on the back of the PC, see the quick setup poster. • If your PC model includes three sound connectors (select models only) on the back of sound ...options and speaker configurations. the speaker system must have its own power cable. Working with Sound, Pictures and Video NOTE: If your PC includes a sound card (select models only), refer to the documentation that came with more than two channels, and it may set is ...
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5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Your PC may have a second microphone connector on page 33. To use a microphone for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. Refer to "Configuring ...or start InterVideo WinDVD. (Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD.) The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in your system, for recording, see "Using the microphone with multichannel audio, change the audio configuration to use...
5 Select the option describing the number of speakers in the WinDVD video window, and then click Setup. Your PC may have a second microphone connector on page 33. To use a microphone for example, 6/5.1 speaker mode. Refer to "Configuring ...or start InterVideo WinDVD. (Click Start, choose All Programs, choose InterVideo WinDVD, select InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD.) The WinDVD video window opens. 2 Right-click anywhere in your system, for recording, see "Using the microphone with multichannel audio, change the audio configuration to use...
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...6 Select the option describing the number of the PC. (See the following procedure. To set up the PC for recording, see "Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)" on page 33. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 35 NOTE: You can click the Speaker Test button... system by performing the following table.) Connect speaker cable (plug) for: Front speakers (or, two stereo speakers) Side speakers Rear speakers Centre speaker/subwoofer To PC port [label, name] ( colour): Audio line out [E, out] (lime green) Side speaker [A, side] (gray) Rear speaker [B, rear] (black) Centre ...
...6 Select the option describing the number of the PC. (See the following procedure. To set up the PC for recording, see "Using the Sound Effect Manager (6-connector)" on page 33. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 35 NOTE: You can click the Speaker Test button... system by performing the following table.) Connect speaker cable (plug) for: Front speakers (or, two stereo speakers) Side speakers Rear speakers Centre speaker/subwoofer To PC port [label, name] ( colour): Audio line out [E, out] (lime green) Side speaker [A, side] (gray) Rear speaker [B, rear] (black) Centre ...
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... pre-set button, such as Under Water or Auditorium. However, to use the Equaliser, click the power button in the centre of the PC, click the Select tick box under Microphone, so a tick appears in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is selected to test the ...speakers. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 37 selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the selected speaker configuration. • Digital Audio - To enable the Audio Wizard:...
... pre-set button, such as Under Water or Auditorium. However, to use the Equaliser, click the power button in the centre of the PC, click the Select tick box under Microphone, so a tick appears in the Connector Guide indicates that the connector is selected to test the ...speakers. A connector with Sound, Pictures and Video 37 selects the digital audio output and digital audio frequency for the selected speaker configuration. • Digital Audio - To enable the Audio Wizard:...
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...Lower-right slot Upper-left slot Upper-left slot You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. Introducing the memory card reader Digital cameras and ... selected. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can copy digital picture files from your memory card reader again. If you insert media, the display label may change to "Introducing the memory card reader" on the front of the memory card reader from the memory cards used...
...Lower-right slot Upper-left slot Upper-left slot You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, directly to the PC or through a docking station. Each card slot has its own drive letter and icon. Introducing the memory card reader Digital cameras and ... selected. The optional memory card reader (select models only) can copy digital picture files from your memory card reader again. If you insert media, the display label may change to "Introducing the memory card reader" on the front of the memory card reader from the memory cards used...
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...If your TV has a composite video socket, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the sockets on the back of your PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase separately). A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video socket Using a TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable ..., depending on the connection sockets on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video socket, connect an S-video cable from the S-video In socket on the TV to the PC, you may also need an S-video adapter cable. Connecting to a TV set To use your TV as a Monitor Your...
...If your TV has a composite video socket, you need a composite video cable and, depending on the sockets on the back of your PC, you may need a video cable and an audio cable (not provided; purchase separately). A S-video cable B Back of PC C S-video socket Using a TV as a PC screen: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the TV cable ..., depending on the connection sockets on your TV: • If your TV has an S-video socket, connect an S-video cable from the S-video In socket on the TV to the PC, you may also need an S-video adapter cable. Connecting to a TV set To use your TV as a Monitor Your...
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... your PC has a composite video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the back of the PC. Press the Video/TV button on your PC has only an S-video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the TV and to the composite video socket on the TV to an S-video adapter cable. A Composite video cable B S-video...
... your PC has a composite video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the back of the PC. Press the Video/TV button on your PC has only an S-video socket, connect a composite video cable to the Video In socket on the TV and to the composite video socket on the TV to an S-video adapter cable. A Composite video cable B S-video...
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...xxxx tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your PC: • If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the Displays...setting. nView tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. Or To view the PC image on your TV simultaneously, in the area nView Display Mode, select Standard [Dualview], click...
...xxxx tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your PC: • If you see the nView tab, continue with "nView tab." • If you see the Ge Force FX xxxx tab, continue with "Ge Force tab." (FX xxxx is the video card number.) • If you see the Displays...setting. nView tab 1 Click the nView tab. 2 To view the computer image on your PC monitor and your PC. 4 When the Windows desktop appears, right-click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties. Or To view the PC image on your TV simultaneously, in the area nView Display Mode, select Standard [Dualview], click...
