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...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... to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV-out Option ...
...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... to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV-out Option ...
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...your computer to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. Power connector Mouse connector to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (...100BaseT) network hub. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to connect a mouse. Connect this 6-pin connector. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Printer (parallel) connector ...
...your computer to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. Power connector Mouse connector to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (...100BaseT) network hub. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to connect a mouse. Connect this 6-pin connector. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Printer (parallel) connector ...
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... connector (red). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the back...
... connector (red). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the back...
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...documentation that came with your computer. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE...(IEEE 1394) ports. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your device. Setting Up Your Computer 9
...documentation that came with your computer. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the 6-pin FireWire (IEEE...(IEEE 1394) ports. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your device. Setting Up Your Computer 9
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...39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in to the computer. TV signal source video in to connect the television signals. NOTE: The location and number of cables required to connect your television system. Using TV Cables Your computer includes video and audio cables to ...to use the DVI-toVGA converter to connect 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 the monitor. TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). ...
...39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in to the computer. TV signal source video in to connect the television signals. NOTE: The location and number of cables required to connect your television system. Using TV Cables Your computer includes video and audio cables to ...to use the DVI-toVGA converter to connect 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 the monitor. TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). ...
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...Connect the TV cable by doing one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable. NOTE: There may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your...and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. A B 48 Start Here Connecting the computer to the S-video Out jack (B) on the back of the following, depending on the connection jacks on the TV tuner card. TV-out connectors are...
...Connect the TV cable by doing one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on your TV has a composite video jack, you need a composite video cable. NOTE: There may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your...and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. A B 48 Start Here Connecting the computer to the S-video Out jack (B) on the back of the following, depending on the connection jacks on the TV tuner card. TV-out connectors are...
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...). Enable the computer desktop for your TV set. 5 Turn on -screen instructions. For more information, refer to its original resolution. 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen." Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 If your TV has a composite video input jack, and ...your computer has a composite video output jack, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In jack on the TV and to ...
...). Enable the computer desktop for your TV set. 5 Turn on -screen instructions. For more information, refer to its original resolution. 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on a TV screen." Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 If your TV has a composite video input jack, and ...your computer has a composite video output jack, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In jack on the TV and to ...
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...settings, click Finish this Wizard. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the remote control. Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for ...your TV display: NOTE: The type of Your TV Display If your TV connects to select the appropriate settings, then click Next. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop...
...settings, click Finish this Wizard. Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on the remote control. Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for ...your TV display: NOTE: The type of Your TV Display If your TV connects to select the appropriate settings, then click Next. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop...
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...Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by choosing the monitor only for your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV option to return your computer desktop on -screen instructions. NOTE: Your TV must be connected to the computer to change the display. 1 Right-...want to its original resolution. screen instructions. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view your computer display to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Connecting the Television Signal...
...Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by choosing the monitor only for your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV option to return your computer desktop on -screen instructions. NOTE: Your TV must be connected to the computer to change the display. 1 Right-...want to its original resolution. screen instructions. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view your computer display to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Connecting the Television Signal...
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... Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on , and... off the hardware. Hibernate mode saves your system memory to a temporary file on the desktop to protect your computer and your computer hardware light remains on the computer.) 5 Set...as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a reduced-power state. See "Connecting to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery...
... Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up to 30 minutes for this one-time language setup on , and... off the hardware. Hibernate mode saves your system memory to a temporary file on the desktop to protect your computer and your computer hardware light remains on the computer.) 5 Set...as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a reduced-power state. See "Connecting to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery...
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...a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through telephone lines, digital services, or cable lines. About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the memory card reader (select...or more Web pages. To connect your computer connects to search for example, http://www.hp.com). A Web site consists of the Internet used by using the Internet, including how...services available there, you to retrieve, read, or send e-mail messages. You use memory cards, or media, to the Internet. Some ISPs allow you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). A Web...
...a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through telephone lines, digital services, or cable lines. About the Internet This section describes connecting to and using the memory card reader (select...or more Web pages. To connect your computer connects to search for example, http://www.hp.com). A Web site consists of the Internet used by using the Internet, including how...services available there, you to retrieve, read, or send e-mail messages. You use memory cards, or media, to the Internet. Some ISPs allow you need an Internet Service Provider (ISP). A Web...
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... CD. Creating Audio and Data Discs 119 Creating 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. You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or... CD and DVD discs. NOTE: Burn is an Industry term used 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 describe the recording of recording. Additionally, your discs by...
... CD. Creating Audio and Data Discs 119 Creating 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. You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or... CD and DVD discs. NOTE: Burn is an Industry term used 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 describe the recording of recording. Additionally, your discs by...
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Digital images that came 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 129 Windows Vista detects your external device and displays a message asking if you copy or download from the ...the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). Working with Digital Images You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder. Most digital picture files you want to ...
Digital images that came 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 129 Windows Vista detects your external device and displays a message asking if you copy or download from the ...the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). Working with Digital Images You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder. Most digital picture files you want to ...
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... control 35 burning audio and data disc 120-125 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... 29 Computer Playback 149 country/region codes 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...
... control 35 burning audio and data disc 120-125 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... 29 Computer Playback 149 country/region codes 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...
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...video 137, 139 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 142, 143 FM Radio 104 FM Antenna In 106 FM Tuner In 104 Preset Radio Stations 106, 107, 108 Radio Online 109 radio tuner input 104 TV Signal 105 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 68 HP...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 types of buttons 19 using 19 M magicSpot 145 Media Center... card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting 66 using 61 memory card,...
...video 137, 139 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 142, 143 FM Radio 104 FM Antenna In 106 FM Tuner In 104 Preset Radio Stations 106, 107, 108 Radio Online 109 radio tuner input 104 TV Signal 105 FM radio, see radio G Guide, see Television Program Guide H Help and Support 2 HP Media Drive inserting a drive 68 HP...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 types of buttons 19 using 19 M magicSpot 145 Media Center... card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting 66 using 61 memory card,...