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...Connecting Digital 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 42 ...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
...Connecting Digital 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 42 ...to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable .......45 Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 46 Using Your TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
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...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. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Printer (parallel) connector to connect a parallel... USB connector. Connect this 6-pin connector. Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Keyboard connector to your computer to connect a ...
...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. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Printer (parallel) connector to connect a parallel... USB connector. Connect this 6-pin connector. Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Keyboard connector to your computer to connect a ...
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...receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the TV tuner card. Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the back... of the computer. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue) display output connector connects to your FM radio signal reception. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a digital audio device with digital output (select models only). Digital Out (orange) connects to a TV...
...receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models only). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the TV tuner card. Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the FM In port on the back of the computer on the back... of the computer. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue) display output connector connects to your FM radio signal reception. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a digital audio device with digital output (select models only). Digital Out (orange) connects to a TV...
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...Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. If the name of your device. Refer to the front or back of...from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Setting Up Your Computer 9 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 your computer by ...
...Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. If the name of your device. Refer to the front or back of...from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Setting Up Your Computer 9 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 your computer by ...
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...VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Using TV Cables Your computer includes video and audio cables to the monitor. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect your computer to the television and which...NOTE: The location and number of cables required to connect your computer may be required to connect your television system. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in the box (select models only). Audio out from the computer to use the...
...VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Using TV Cables Your computer includes video and audio cables to the monitor. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect your computer to the television and which...NOTE: The location and number of cables required to connect your computer may be required to connect your television system. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in the box (select models only). Audio out from the computer to use the...
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..., depending on the connection jacks on your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In jack on the TV to one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. A B 48 Start Here If your TV. If so, you can... connect a TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on the back of the output connector sets, and then view the ...
..., depending on the connection jacks on your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In jack on the TV to one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. A B 48 Start Here If your TV. If so, you can... connect a TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on the back of the output connector sets, and then view the ...
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... the computer (select models only). 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 the composite video out jack (D) on the back of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out...
... the computer (select models only). 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 the composite video out jack (D) on the back of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out...
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... mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the remote control. The following procedure describes what to adjust the settings for Optional Setup of video card on your TV Windows display. When you to the screen to the Display Configuration screen. 4 Click Next. 5 Select your preferred display...DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to the computer at a time (select models only). Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your display. When you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears ...
... mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the remote control. The following procedure describes what to adjust the settings for Optional Setup of video card on your TV Windows display. When you to the screen to the Display Configuration screen. 4 Click Next. 5 Select your preferred display...DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to the computer at a time (select models only). Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your display. When you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears ...
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.... 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by choosing the monitor only... the computer to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings tab. 3 If necessary, select the TV. ...
.... 9 Click Display Settings. 10 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 11 Click the Advanced Settings button. 12 Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Disable the TV option (by choosing the monitor only... the computer to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings tab. 3 If necessary, select the TV. ...
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... at this time, you can perform task such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your computer. 1 Press the...Turning On Your Computer for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to 30 minutes for updates, and get online. See "Connecting to finish,...Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up to a remote location. Some computers also have completed the steps on...
... at this time, you can perform task such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your computer. 1 Press the...Turning On Your Computer for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to 30 minutes for updates, and get online. See "Connecting to finish,...Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up to a remote location. Some computers also have completed the steps on...
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... the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL identifies a Web site location, typically in the URL separates elements...Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to choose a browser program, while others provide their own browser. To connect your account...ISP verifies your computer to the Internet. For example, you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other through a traditional telephone dial-up modem, a local area network...
... the browser contacts that location and displays the Web page for example, http://www.hp.com). The URL identifies a Web site location, typically in the URL separates elements...Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to choose a browser program, while others provide their own browser. To connect your account...ISP verifies your computer to the Internet. For example, you copy or download from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other through a traditional telephone dial-up modem, a local area network...
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...of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. 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. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody...
...of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to a portable device or memory card. 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. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody...
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...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 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 memory card reader (select models only). NOTE: When transferring pictures from a digital photo camera to...
...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 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 memory card reader (select models only). NOTE: When transferring pictures from a digital photo camera to...
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... 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, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 ... 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 DV camera capture 142 DVD movies changing...
... 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, 102 erasing rewritable 120 playing in Music 96, 98 ... 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 DV camera capture 142 DVD movies changing...
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... reducing recording speed 121 F file type music 93, 140 picture 133, 139 video 137, 139 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 142, 143 FM Radio 104 FM Antenna...lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting the drive 72 location and drive letter 70 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...80 what you can do in Music 89 in Radio 104 memory card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting 66 using 61 memory card, formatting 65 mouse autoscroll 28 cursor speed 29 panning 28 switching...
... reducing recording speed 121 F file type music 93, 140 picture 133, 139 video 137, 139 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 142, 143 FM Radio 104 FM Antenna...lights 68 automatic on and off feature 68 disconnecting the drive 72 location and drive letter 70 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...80 what you can do in Music 89 in Radio 104 memory card reader 129 card types 61 in-use light 65 troubleshooting 66 using 61 memory card, formatting 65 mouse autoscroll 28 cursor speed 29 panning 28 switching...
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...so you can resume quickly, saves your work where you can perform task such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your computer by following the onscreen instructions. Turning On Your Computer... for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. See "Connecting to a remote location. As an alternative to ...
...so you can resume quickly, saves your work where you can perform task such as to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. Hibernate mode saves your computer by following the onscreen instructions. Turning On Your Computer... for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to the Internet." 7 Norton Internet Security automatically opens. See "Connecting to a remote location. As an alternative to ...
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...Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Your connection to an ISP may... devices use the information and services available there, you copy or download from the memory cards used by using the Internet, including how to use a Web browser program to store digital... picture files. ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for example, http://www.hp.com). You use a Web browser and electronic mail (e-mail). These individuals and groups have ...
...Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly or through a docking station. Your connection to an ISP may... devices use the information and services available there, you copy or download from the memory cards used by using the Internet, including how to use a Web browser program to store digital... picture files. ISPs usually charge a monthly fee for example, http://www.hp.com). You use a Web browser and electronic mail (e-mail). These individuals and groups have ...
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...select models only) Windows Vista These programs include features that enable you must perform to record (or burn) files to a portable device or memory card. Creating Audio and Data Discs 119 You can also use of information onto a DVD or CD. 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. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of recording. Your computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical ...
...select models only) Windows Vista These programs include features that enable you must perform to record (or burn) files to a portable device or memory card. Creating Audio and Data Discs 119 You can also use of information onto a DVD or CD. 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. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of recording. Your computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical ...
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... 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 playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Windows... includes Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play.
... 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 playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Windows... includes Windows Media Center, try the following solutions in the DVD Play window. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play.
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... a to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. c Click Yes. If the playback is resolved. 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 Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu..., and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. d Try playing the DVD again. Windows Media ...
... a to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. c Click Yes. If the playback is resolved. 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 Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu..., and then select HP DVD Play. b Scroll up to play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the playback window. d Try playing the DVD again. Windows Media ...