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..., depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that may be on the motherboard or on separate add-in cards, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. Because of this, you should: • Consistently make.... • A digital camera. • Video devices, such as for a joystick. • Special features that reads or records the memory cards used for example, voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC...
..., depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that may be on the motherboard or on separate add-in cards, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN cards. Because of this, you should: • Consistently make.... • A digital camera. • Video devices, such as for a joystick. • Special features that reads or records the memory cards used for example, voltage spikes, power outages, or brownouts may cause software problems. Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected PC...
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... all the folders and files on your PC. A file can have a unique name, but two different folders can be an application program, a picture, music or sounds, a document, or data. A folder can contain any unit of information that is easy to move or copy files from one folder to another in Windows... links to common tasks for working with the same name. Managing Files A file is any type of file and can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or to output devices, such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming.
... all the folders and files on your PC. A file can have a unique name, but two different folders can be an application program, a picture, music or sounds, a document, or data. A folder can contain any unit of information that is easy to move or copy files from one folder to another in Windows... links to common tasks for working with the same name. Managing Files A file is any type of file and can copy files to other storage media within component drives, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or to output devices, such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming.
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... as: • Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that reads or records the memory cards used in cards, such as for a joystick. • Special features that may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC..., such as a local area network (LAN). • Connectors and ports, such as USB, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), serial, parallel, and others, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN...
... as: • Optical drives that play or record (burn) CD or DVD discs, depending on the drive model. • A memory card reader that reads or records the memory cards used in cards, such as for a joystick. • Special features that may have external components added to the PC, connecting each to the PC..., such as a local area network (LAN). • Connectors and ports, such as USB, FireWire® (IEEE 1394), serial, parallel, and others, such as audio or sound cards, graphics or video cards, TV connectors and tuner cards, and wireless LAN...
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... Only 45 Connecting the Speakers 45 Configuring the sound card software 46 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 46 Recording with the sound card 47 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 47 More Information 48 Using the Memory Card Reader 49 Using the Memory Card Reader 50 Media Insertion Guide 51 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 Connecting the Drive 54 Inserting...
... Only 45 Connecting the Speakers 45 Configuring the sound card software 46 Configuring the FlexiJack connector 46 Recording with the sound card 47 Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes 47 More Information 48 Using the Memory Card Reader 49 Using the Memory Card Reader 50 Media Insertion Guide 51 Using the HP Personal Media Drive 53 Connecting the Drive 54 Inserting...
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.... Software configuration is different for the media software program. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to setting up sound on the back of your speakers. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options There are three steps to the... setup poster that came with the PC and the documentation that came with your PC: • Three connectors • Six connectors • Sound card Your system may also...
.... Software configuration is different for the media software program. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to setting up sound on the back of your speakers. Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 19 Configuring Speaker and Sound Options There are three steps to the... setup poster that came with the PC and the documentation that came with your PC: • Three connectors • Six connectors • Sound card Your system may also...
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... want to the PC. IN OUT Type 3 6 S NOTE: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 20 Getting Started Guide You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for select models) or digital speakers to the PC.... Sound card connector Your PC may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the sound card on the back of your PC. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to connect ...
... want to the PC. IN OUT Type 3 6 S NOTE: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 20 Getting Started Guide You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system (7.1 audio system for select models) or digital speakers to the PC.... Sound card connector Your PC may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 7.1 audio system to the sound card on the back of your PC. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to connect ...
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...center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound... Options 21 Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital ...
...center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) Line In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into PC. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound... Options 21 Use the sound connectors that match your PC model when installing cables, as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital ...
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... optional for your speakers. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the speaker system. A stereo speaker set is a sound card connector 3 Connect the cable to the audio system. 4 For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with the monitor...
... optional for your speakers. A multichannel audio speaker system has a left-right front and left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. ".1" indicates a subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the speaker system. A stereo speaker set is a sound card connector 3 Connect the cable to the audio system. 4 For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with the monitor...
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... subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 24 Getting Started Guide 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line ... matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output...
... subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 24 Getting Started Guide 9 After the speakers are connected to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for four-channel (4.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime-green Audio Line ... matches the back of your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output...
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... a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 25... green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. • Type 6 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with...
... a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the PC. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the PC, configure the audio software for sound output for your PC. 3 6 S OUT • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 25... green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC model: • Type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. • Type 6 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with...
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A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 30 Getting Started Guide Your system may be different. This is only a suggested configuration. A PC back-panel connectors (3, 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right) IN OUT 2 or 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical 2 or 2.1 speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers and that plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input.
A B C D E PC to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection 30 Getting Started Guide Your system may be different. This is only a suggested configuration. A PC back-panel connectors (3, 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right) IN OUT 2 or 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical 2 or 2.1 speaker installation that uses passive stereo speakers and that plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input.
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This is only a suggested configuration. A B C D E F G PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 31 Your system may be different. A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) IN OUT 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio 5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.
This is only a suggested configuration. A B C D E F G PC to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 31 Your system may be different. A PC back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) IN OUT 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio 5.1 speaker installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier.
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... green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector OUT 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver...
... green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your PC: • Type 3 is three connectors • Type 6 is six connectors • Type S is a sound card connector OUT 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver...
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...into the Digital Out connector on the back panel. To connect digital audio, your PC must include a Digital Out connector on the sound card or on the sound card. You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you turn on the speaker system. 9 After the audio system is ...not used . 5 Connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches...
...into the Digital Out connector on the back panel. To connect digital audio, your PC must include a Digital Out connector on the sound card or on the sound card. You do not need to connect multichannel speaker outputs if you turn on the speaker system. 9 After the audio system is ...not used . 5 Connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches...
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... output is a sound card connector 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S 3 Turn on the PC. You can configure your PC model: • Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. After connecting the speaker system to the PC, configure the sound software. Use...
... output is a sound card connector 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 6 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT S 3 Turn on the PC. You can configure your PC model: • Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager" on page 35. After connecting the speaker system to the PC, configure the sound software. Use...
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... device: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. See "Application Recovery" in low volume, even when the Volume knob is the case, double...
... device: 1 Click Start on the taskbar, and increase the volume. • Reconfigure the sound software for surround sound. • Reinstall the sound card drivers by using HP or Compaq Application Recovery. The Sounds and Audio Devices window opens. 4 Click the Audio tab. See "Application Recovery" in low volume, even when the Volume knob is the case, double...
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...sound card. 2 Turn on the speaker system power. Connecting the Speakers Connector Description AD Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (The X-Fi Console is sold separately.) Line Out _3 (orange or yellow) • 5.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer _3 • 6.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer, and rear center • 7.1 audio setup: Front center...Line-In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. Configuring the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card (Select Models Only) This section provides an overview of connecting to, configuring, and ...
...sound card. 2 Turn on the speaker system power. Connecting the Speakers Connector Description AD Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (The X-Fi Console is sold separately.) Line Out _3 (orange or yellow) • 5.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer _3 • 6.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer, and rear center • 7.1 audio setup: Front center...Line-In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. Configuring the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card (Select Models Only) This section provides an overview of connecting to, configuring, and ...
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...X-Fi, and then click Creative Console Launcher. For information about other modes, see "Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes" on page 47. 1 Click Start on the sound card (white). 2 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the "Configuring the sound card software" section. 3 Click the Digital I /O or Mic-In/Line-In. 5...the media software program. If a different mode displays, click the mode button and select Entertainment Mode. 4 Select a speaker setting from 2/2.1 to 7.1. 5 If your speakers support digital audio, and you would like to enable digital audio. See the instructions that the sound card ...
...X-Fi, and then click Creative Console Launcher. For information about other modes, see "Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes" on page 47. 1 Click Start on the sound card (white). 2 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the "Configuring the sound card software" section. 3 Click the Digital I /O or Mic-In/Line-In. 5...the media software program. If a different mode displays, click the mode button and select Entertainment Mode. 4 Select a speaker setting from 2/2.1 to 7.1. 5 If your speakers support digital audio, and you would like to enable digital audio. See the instructions that the sound card ...
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...• Entertainment Mode • Game Mode Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 Access your choosing. The Smart Recorder window displays. Configure recording settings with the sound card The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder. 1 Click ...Start on one screen. Set Smart Recorder to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation. Smart Recorder Tools Record...
...• Entertainment Mode • Game Mode Configuring Speaker and Sound Options 47 Access your choosing. The Smart Recorder window displays. Configure recording settings with the sound card The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder. 1 Click ...Start on one screen. Set Smart Recorder to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation. Smart Recorder Tools Record...
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... treble controls • Mixer settings • Configure speakers and headphones • Configure surround sound More Information For additional information on configuring and using the sound card, go to provide the best audio performance for advanced recording functions. The main functions, such... and volume control, are doing. Modes Functions Audio Creation Mode Audio Creation Mode optimizes the sound card for the activity. However, each mode optimizes the sound card resources to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, ...
... treble controls • Mixer settings • Configure speakers and headphones • Configure surround sound More Information For additional information on configuring and using the sound card, go to provide the best audio performance for advanced recording functions. The main functions, such... and volume control, are doing. Modes Functions Audio Creation Mode Audio Creation Mode optimizes the sound card for the activity. However, each mode optimizes the sound card resources to the Sound Blaster X-Fi documentation: 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs, Creative, ...