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... 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 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...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 a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
... 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 39 Audio and Video Cables and Adapters 40 Connecting the TV Signal Source 41 Connecting a dual...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 a TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a ...
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... to connect a parallel printer (select models only). 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 functions as a ...(Mic) (pink) to connect to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector to connect from...
... to connect a parallel printer (select models only). 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 functions as a ...(Mic) (pink) to connect to a microphone (also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to connect side speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Printer (parallel) connector to connect from...
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... TV channels. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. 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...
... TV channels. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the TV tuner card. TV In connector for TV cable or antenna, which are over -the-air analog transmission channels. 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...
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... and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. 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...
... and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. 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...
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...and number of connectors may vary by model. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables... to use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then ...
...and number of connectors may vary by model. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables... to use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then ...
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... Source In. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. Provides S-video and composite video output. Digital Video Out. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to connect the computer may be required to connect the...
... Source In. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. Provides S-video and composite video output. Digital Video Out. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to connect the computer may be required to connect the...
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...need depends on the connection jacks on the TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector, you need an S-video adapter cable. The type of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV screen. Depending on the jacks on the back of the ... view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV tuner card. If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to a TV 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect...
...need depends on the connection jacks on the TV: If the TV has an S-video input connector, you need an S-video adapter cable. The type of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV screen. Depending on the jacks on the back of the ... view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV tuner card. If the TV has a composite video input connector, and the computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to a TV 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect...
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... desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 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 the computer at a time (select models only). Each time...4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. 3 To have sound come from the TV instead of from the computer, you may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge...
... desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 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 the computer at a time (select models only). Each time...4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. 3 To have sound come from the TV instead of from the computer, you may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge...
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... during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings 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 onscreen instructions. 50 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on your display" step. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start ...
... during the Optional Setup, within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings 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 onscreen instructions. 50 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on your display" step. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start ...
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...provides the best-quality playback image. For best results, choose 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 to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA...connection that you may be connected to the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to the monitor. Disabling the TV-out Option When you want...
...provides the best-quality playback image. For best results, choose 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 to its original resolution. If the monitor has a VGA...connection that you may be connected to the computer to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to the monitor. Disabling the TV-out Option When you want...
Getting Started Guide
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... hardware. You can resume quickly; Sleep mode saves your work to wake quickly and resume your work to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on, and the computer is available. Away ...mode turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a reduced-power state. Using Shut Down For best results, when using Microsoft Windows Vista, do not shut down : 1 ...
... hardware. You can resume quickly; Sleep mode saves your work to wake quickly and resume your work to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During Sleep mode, the computer hardware light remains on, and the computer is available. Away ...mode turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to a reduced-power state. Using Shut Down For best results, when using Microsoft Windows Vista, do not shut down : 1 ...
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... to change the width. Click and hold down the left and right. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the height. Restore Down Close Reduces the window from full-screen size, so that you copy or download from the memory... cards used by model) Closes the window, and stops the program or task. Digital picture files that it ). Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in ...
... to change the width. Click and hold down the left and right. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the height. Restore Down Close Reduces the window from full-screen size, so that you copy or download from the memory... cards used by model) Closes the window, and stops the program or task. Digital picture files that it ). Resizing Windows All windows have three buttons in ...
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... movie. 2 Change the resolution of the display until a better display resolution is resolved. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
... movie. 2 Change the resolution of the display until a better display resolution is resolved. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
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...connector on the TV and to the composite video out connector (D) on the TV screen. Cables for connecting the computer to a TV To connect the computer to one of the following, depending on the connection connectors on the TV tuner card. The type of the output connector sets... the computer. 2 Connect the TV cable by model) TV-out connectors are an optional feature. NOTE: There may also need an S-video adapter cable. Connecting the computer to the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV.
...connector on the TV and to the composite video out connector (D) on the TV screen. Cables for connecting the computer to a TV To connect the computer to one of the following, depending on the connection connectors on the TV tuner card. The type of the output connector sets... the computer. 2 Connect the TV cable by model) TV-out connectors are an optional feature. NOTE: There may also need an S-video adapter cable. Connecting the computer to the S-video Out connector (B) on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV.
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... 6 Click OK. You can connect more than one display You can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next ... then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 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 the documentation for the TV. Adjusting the screen resolution...
... 6 Click OK. You can connect more than one display You can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next ... then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 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 the documentation for the TV. Adjusting the screen resolution...
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...click 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 onscreen ... the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the taskbar, and then click 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV. 3 Click Configure Your TV or Monitor to go...
...click 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 onscreen ... the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the taskbar, and then click 2 From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV. 3 Click Configure Your TV or Monitor to go...
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... cable to the converter and to its original resolution. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV... computer desktop on the equipment may limit the type of output connector, choose the connection 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 to the monitor.
... cable to the converter and to its original resolution. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV... computer desktop on the equipment may limit the type of output connector, choose the connection 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 to the monitor.
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...lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to d until the issue 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) d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up ...optimal DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center...
...lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to d until the issue 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) d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up ...optimal DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center...
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... the display for the best screen resolution 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. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when... 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...
... the display for the best screen resolution 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. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when... 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...
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... lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. 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 ...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 allow optimal DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you ...
... lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. 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 ...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 allow optimal DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you ...