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... a USB connector. Setting Up the Computer 5 ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated). Microphone ... rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line Side (gray) connector to connect from a set-top box output connector. S-video In connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector...
... a USB connector. Setting Up the Computer 5 ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated). Microphone ... rear speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line Side (gray) connector to connect from a set-top box output connector. S-video In connector to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector...
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... input from set -top box. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by model) Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio input from... of the computer on the front of the computer (select models only). Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card.
... input from set -top box. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by model) Connector Icon/Label Composite Video A/V In Audio 1 L A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio input from... of the computer on the front of the computer (select models only). Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card.
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.... Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers.
.... Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the computer by model) These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers.
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...any open software programs by model) saves your work to memory, so you can perform tasks such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Away mode turns off the monitor. Using Shut Down For best results, when using Microsoft Windows ...not shut down the computer, except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to wake quickly and resume your work where you can set the power management timers to a temporary file on the computer chassis...
...any open software programs by model) saves your work to memory, so you can perform tasks such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Away mode turns off the monitor. Using Shut Down For best results, when using Microsoft Windows ...not shut down the computer, except when you must turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to wake quickly and resume your work where you can set the power management timers to a temporary file on the computer chassis...
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... Computer. on the taskbar, To navigate the Computer and Windows Explorer views, double-click folders to output devices, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can copy files to other storage media within a specific folder on the computer. Managing Files 107 The computer...to quickly see all the folders and files on the computer involves working with files. It also makes it can be a document, picture, music, video, or other electronic storage media, such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming. Each file within a filing cabinet, folders on the computer provide...
... Computer. on the taskbar, To navigate the Computer and Windows Explorer views, double-click folders to output devices, such as diskettes, memory cards, CDs or DVDs, or it can copy files to other storage media within a specific folder on the computer. Managing Files 107 The computer...to quickly see all the folders and files on the computer involves working with files. It also makes it can be a document, picture, music, video, or other electronic storage media, such as copying, moving, deleting, and renaming. Each file within a filing cabinet, folders on the computer provide...
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...Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the.... d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on ...
...Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the.... d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on ...
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...the discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology that you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files, and then record the files to CDs or DVDs: CyberLink Power2Go ...and Data Discs 169 You can also use of information onto a DVD or CD. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player ...Discs This chapter contains the procedures that is an industry term used to a portable device or memory card. The computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives that enable you must ...
...the discs by using the LightScribe labeling technology that you to copy, archive, and manage music, video, image, and data files, and then record the files to CDs or DVDs: CyberLink Power2Go ...and Data Discs 169 You can also use of information onto a DVD or CD. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player ...Discs This chapter contains the procedures that is an industry term used to a portable device or memory card. The computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives that enable you must ...
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...cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the computer. Working with Pictures and Videos You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). You can view, copy, edit, print, and... share digital images and videos by using the transfer cable that you want to the computer or through a docking station. NOTE: ...
...cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the computer. Working with Pictures and Videos You can transfer digital images and videos to the computer by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). You can view, copy, edit, print, and... share digital images and videos by using the transfer cable that you want to the computer or through a docking station. NOTE: ...
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...media control or playback 62 Off, See turning off computer 44 remote control 88 Index C cable modem, using 12, 47, 97 card reader, memory 119 carpal tunnel syndrome 48 CDs erasing rewritable 170 playing 141 change the speed of the cursor 70 CompactFlash media 121 troubleshooting... memory card reader 124 CompactFlash Type I 122 CompactFlash Type II 122 Composite video connector 4, 6 computer front-panel connectors 2 Help & Tools 40 setting up 1 transferring files 55 turning ...
...media control or playback 62 Off, See turning off computer 44 remote control 88 Index C cable modem, using 12, 47, 97 card reader, memory 119 carpal tunnel syndrome 48 CDs erasing rewritable 170 playing 141 change the speed of the cursor 70 CompactFlash media 121 troubleshooting... memory card reader 124 CompactFlash Type I 122 CompactFlash Type II 122 Composite video connector 4, 6 computer front-panel connectors 2 Help & Tools 40 setting up 1 transferring files 55 turning ...
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connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 back panel 7 Composite Video In 6 computer 2 FM In 6 headphones 4 keyboard 4 Microphone In 4 modem 7 monitor 7 mouse 4 printer 5 S-video In 5 TV/Cable Ant 6 USB 4, 5 country/region codes 149 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card audio modes 77 configuring 76 cursor speed 70 customizing keyboard buttons 62 CyberLink LabelPrint creating...
connector Audio Line In 5 Audio Line Out 5 back panel 7 Composite Video In 6 computer 2 FM In 6 headphones 4 keyboard 4 Microphone In 4 modem 7 monitor 7 mouse 4 printer 5 S-video In 5 TV/Cable Ant 6 USB 4, 5 country/region codes 149 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card audio modes 77 configuring 76 cursor speed 70 customizing keyboard buttons 62 CyberLink LabelPrint creating...
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...126 disconnecting the drive 130 inserting a drive 127 location and drive letter 129 HP Photosmart Essential 103 HP Pocket Media Drive 125 HP Total Care Advisor 41 I IBM Microdrive 122 Internet security 52, 100 K...area network (LAN) 12 M magicSpot 198 manuals storing 10 memory card reader 179 card types 119 in-use light 123 troubleshooting 124 using 119 memory card, formatting 123 Memory Stick (MS) 121 Memory Stick (MS-...a title and credits 194 adding music 194 adding pictures 194, 198 adding video 194, 196 basic steps to create a movie 191 changing settings 200 copying a movie to disc...
...126 disconnecting the drive 130 inserting a drive 127 location and drive letter 129 HP Photosmart Essential 103 HP Pocket Media Drive 125 HP Total Care Advisor 41 I IBM Microdrive 122 Internet security 52, 100 K...area network (LAN) 12 M magicSpot 198 manuals storing 10 memory card reader 179 card types 119 in-use light 123 troubleshooting 124 using 119 memory card, formatting 123 Memory Stick (MS) 121 Memory Stick (MS-...a title and credits 194 adding music 194 adding pictures 194, 198 adding video 194, 196 basic steps to create a movie 191 changing settings 200 copying a movie to disc...
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... Media Center 138 songs 142 playlist creating in Music 143 power connector 4 PowerDirector, features 104 printer connecting 10 connector 5 R recording videos from digital video camera 173, 195 with Realtek HD Audio Manager 81 reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC) 121 remote control buttons 88 range 91 type of..., connecting 10 scrolling with the mouse 68 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 121 setting up computer 1 settings for sound 166 general 166 Internet connections 166 remote control and remote sensor 92 Shared Video folder 187 shortcuts keyboard 63 shutting down computer 44 sleep mode button 60...
... Media Center 138 songs 142 playlist creating in Music 143 power connector 4 PowerDirector, features 104 printer connecting 10 connector 5 R recording videos from digital video camera 173, 195 with Realtek HD Audio Manager 81 reduced size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC) 121 remote control buttons 88 range 91 type of..., connecting 10 scrolling with the mouse 68 Secure Digital (SD) memory card 121 setting up computer 1 settings for sound 166 general 166 Internet connections 166 remote control and remote sensor 92 Shared Video folder 187 shortcuts keyboard 63 shutting down computer 44 sleep mode button 60...
Getting Started Guide
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... network hub. ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is activated). Connect this adapter on the computer with a USB connector. Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also ... Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. S-video In connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Connector Icon/Label Description and function (...
... network hub. ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is activated). Connect this adapter on the computer with a USB connector. Center Rear Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also ... Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect rear speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. S-video In connector to connect a parallel printer (select models only). Connector Icon/Label Description and function (...
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.../Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set -top box connector (white). Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which are over -the...
.../Cable Ant ATSC CATV NTSC FM Ant Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set -top box connector (white). Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer on the TV tuner card. Some computers include this Audio In connector, which are over -the...
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... Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Scroll up to d until a better display resolution... Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to allow optimal DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you ...
... Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) b Scroll up to d until a better display resolution... Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to allow optimal DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you ...
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... window again. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on the type of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to d until the issue is still poor, repeat steps a to see all available... programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization,...
... window again. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on the type of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to d until the issue is still poor, repeat steps a to see all available... programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization,...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... the computer to a TV To connect the computer to a TV, you may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the back of video cable that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may have TV-out...
... the computer to a TV To connect the computer to a TV, you may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the back of video cable that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may have TV-out...
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.... 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click...If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to disconnect the TV... of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try ...
.... 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 To enable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click...If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return the computer desktop to disconnect the TV... of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of video card on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try ...
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... display settings, click Finish this Wizard. The following procedure describes what to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to ...Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the...
... display settings, click Finish this Wizard. The following procedure describes what to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your display" step. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to ...Personalize. 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and then follow the...
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...the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display...you may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 When the optional equipment has more than one type of connection that provides the best...2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to...
...the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display...you may be connected to the computer to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 When the optional equipment has more than one type of connection that provides the best...2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to...