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... a gentle rocking motion on the data cable. NOTE: The SATA data cable may include a latch. CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 7 Remove the screw from the optical disc drive side. 8 Pull the latch away from the drive, and push the drive through the...
... a gentle rocking motion on the data cable. NOTE: The SATA data cable may include a latch. CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 7 Remove the screw from the optical disc drive side. 8 Pull the latch away from the drive, and push the drive through the...
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Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Complete the procedure "Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive" on page 8. 2 Gently push ... optical disc drive into the slot on the front of the chassis. 3 Insert the screw on the bottom of the chassis. If so, connect the sound cable. 6 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on...
Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 11 Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 1 Complete the procedure "Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive" on page 8. 2 Gently push ... optical disc drive into the slot on the front of the chassis. 3 Insert the screw on the bottom of the chassis. If so, connect the sound cable. 6 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...procedure 31 7.1 home audio installation 33 7.1 home audio installation procedure 34 Connecting digital 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...TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer 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 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional ...
...procedure 31 7.1 home audio installation 33 7.1 home audio installation procedure 34 Connecting digital 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...TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer 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 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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Sound Connector Types Your model may also have a separate Digital Out connector (select models only). Connecting Speakers ... capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output, or six channels for sound output. Connect the speaker system to the computer, see the setup poster. Your system may include one of three analog... sound connector types on the back of the computer: Three connectors Six connectors Audio card The connectors are sold separately...
Sound Connector Types Your model may also have a separate Digital Out connector (select models only). Connecting Speakers ... capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output, or six channels for sound output. Connect the speaker system to the computer, see the setup poster. Your system may include one of three analog... sound connector types on the back of the computer: Three connectors Six connectors Audio card The connectors are sold separately...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...: Type 3 has three connectors. Type 3 6 Audio card Your computer may include three sound connectors. Six connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the computer. Sound connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include a audio See the following S connector ... Type S has audio card. Type 6 has six connectors. You can connect up to the computer. When installing cables, use the sound connectors that match your computer. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to a illustrations. 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system ...
...: Type 3 has three connectors. Type 3 6 Audio card Your computer may include three sound connectors. Six connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the computer. Sound connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include a audio See the following S connector ... Type S has audio card. Type 6 has six connectors. You can connect up to the computer. When installing cables, use the sound connectors that match your computer. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to a illustrations. 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... rear left and right analog speakers in the Creative Console Launcher. The FlexiJack supports two functions. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line...
... rear left and right analog speakers in the Creative Console Launcher. The FlexiJack supports two functions. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Line...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...6 has six connectors. To use unless you have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to analog Line In devices or a microphone... Out (optical SPDIF output) connects playback devices such as a mini disc recorder, digital audio tape recorder, or external hard disk recorder. Sound connector (continued) Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description FlexiJack (blue) connects to the computer, see the setup poster. 20 Advanced Setup...
...6 has six connectors. To use unless you have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to analog Line In devices or a microphone... Out (optical SPDIF output) connects playback devices such as a mini disc recorder, digital audio tape recorder, or external hard disk recorder. Sound connector (continued) Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description FlexiJack (blue) connects to the computer, see the setup poster. 20 Advanced Setup...
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.... NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. Type S is six connectors. Refer to the audio system. A home audio system ...does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification. Side speakers are sold separately. Type 6 is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 22 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
.... NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. Type S is six connectors. Refer to the audio system. A home audio system ...does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification. Side speakers are sold separately. Type 6 is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 22 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
Advanced Setup Guide
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..." in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6 is sound card. Type S is six connectors. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation: Connecting 4.1 (Four... connectors. Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line ...
..." in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6 is sound card. Type S is six connectors. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation: Connecting 4.1 (Four... connectors. Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line ...
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...Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a ...front and rear speakers to the black connector that matches the back of your computer model. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: 24 Advanced Setup...
...Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a ...front and rear speakers to the black connector that matches the back of your computer model. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. The following diagram shows a typical 4.1 audio installation: 24 Advanced Setup...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line...
... the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector... on the back of your computer model. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. 8 Plug in the Getting Started guide. Type 6 - Type 3: See "...
... in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector... on the back of your computer model. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. 8 Plug in the Getting Started guide. Type 6 - Type 3: See "...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... speaker system to the power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on...
... speaker system to the power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on...
Advanced Setup Guide
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2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) 30 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Your system may be different. A B C E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration.
2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) 30 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Your system may be different. A B C E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration.
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... Microphone 31 This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure...
... Microphone 31 This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure...
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... of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. Type S is three connectors.
... of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. Type S is three connectors.
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Your system may be different. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a ...left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." A B C F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. 9 After the audio system is only a suggested configuration. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires...
Your system may be different. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a ...left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." A B C F E C D G Computer to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. 9 After the audio system is only a suggested configuration. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with an eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation that requires...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the AV receiver. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers or...). 5 If you have a audio card and you are connected. 8 Turn on the audio card. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) Y adapter ...
...6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the AV receiver. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers or...). 5 If you have a audio card and you are connected. 8 Turn on the audio card. Type S (audio card): See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) Y adapter ...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Audio card: See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. By default, digital audio output is already enabled. ... speaker system to the power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the digital speakers or a digital audio system. 3 Turn on either the audio card or...
...Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Audio card: See "Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card" in the Getting Started guide. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. By default, digital audio output is already enabled. ... speaker system to the power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the digital speakers or a digital audio system. 3 Turn on either the audio card or...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... Creative Console Launcher. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting Speakers or Microphone...
... Creative Console Launcher. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting Speakers or Microphone...
