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... 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV 52...
... 48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen 49 Adjusting the screen resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...........50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV 52...
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... set-top box. Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to connect a TV or monitor. (Select models only.) See the documentation that came with your display device. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. (Select models only.) 6 Start Here Line Side (gray) connector to connect Center/ Subwoofer...
... set-top box. Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to connect a TV or monitor. (Select models only.) See the documentation that came with your display device. Primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer. (Select models only.) 6 Start Here Line Side (gray) connector to connect Center/ Subwoofer...
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... computer on the back of the computer. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue) display output connector connects to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Description and function (continued...
... computer on the back of the computer. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue) display output connector connects to a TV. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Description and function (continued...
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... user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. This network connection also enables you can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the next device. For example, the Ethernet cable plugs into your ... a broadband Internet connection to connect the devices on the network. The network components may consist of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click...
... user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. This network connection also enables you can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the next device. For example, the Ethernet cable plugs into your ... a broadband Internet connection to connect the devices on the network. The network components may consist of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click...
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... the computer selects the TV-out option. C D 3 To have sound come from your TV instead of from your computer, you may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV ...out option to return your computer desktop to its original resolution. 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings tab. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for your computer has a composite video ...
... the computer selects the TV-out option. C D 3 To have sound come from your TV instead of from your computer, you may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV ...out option to return your computer desktop to its original resolution. 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings tab. 3 If necessary, select the monitor or TV. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 Click the tab for your computer has a composite video ...
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...options DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to the computer at a time (select models only). If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for your computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the taskbar, and then click ...Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV display: NOTE: The type of Your TV Display If your TV connects to optimize your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the remote control. When you to the ...
...options DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to the computer at a time (select models only). If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different for your computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the taskbar, and then click ...Or with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV display: NOTE: The type of Your TV Display If your TV connects to optimize your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the remote control. When you to the ...
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...Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. screen instructions. 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings tab. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 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 for your graphics card. (Your tab may need...
...Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. screen instructions. 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Personalize. 2 Click the Display Settings tab. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 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 for your graphics card. (Your tab may need...
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... the manual you can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in the folder, your computer has no onscreen guides. Finding Guides on the Web You can download from the Manuals page if it... (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer where you want , and then do one of the following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want to view it or use it is not currently installed on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs...
... the manual you can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in the folder, your computer has no onscreen guides. Finding Guides on the Web You can download from the Manuals page if it... (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on your computer where you want , and then do one of the following: Click the title to display the file in Adobe Acrobat Reader (which you want to view it or use it is not currently installed on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs...
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... Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your computer model. 60 Start Here To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models ... Web site under the information for your keyboard. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the ...
... Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for your computer Messages arrive while you're connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your computer model. 60 Start Here To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models ... Web site under the information for your keyboard. You can find links to driver updates, access to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the ...
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...HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active. To turn off . Turning off messages NOTE: You cannot receive HP...is off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service...HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. 5 Click Choose preferences, and then click Deactivate to activate the service. If HP...HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Getting Help 61 To read a previously received message, open HP...HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP...
...HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active. To turn off . Turning off messages NOTE: You cannot receive HP...is off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service...HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. HP Connections or Compaq Connections window opens. 5 Click Choose preferences, and then click Deactivate to activate the service. If HP...HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Getting Help 61 To read a previously received message, open HP...HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP...
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HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 62 Start Here
HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to reactivate the service. 62 Start Here
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... camera 8 dual tuner 42 DVI device 55 HDMI device 54 Monitor 52 peripherals 2 Standard TV 56 Standard video 56 S-video 57 Connecting more than one display 50 connection modem 15 wired network 12 connector Audio Line In 6 Audio Line Out 6 back panel 8 Composite Video In 6 computer 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 5 FM In...
... camera 8 dual tuner 42 DVI device 55 HDMI device 54 Monitor 52 peripherals 2 Standard TV 56 Standard video 56 S-video 57 Connecting more than one display 50 connection modem 15 wired network 12 connector Audio Line In 6 Audio Line Out 6 back panel 8 Composite Video In 6 computer 2 FireWire (IEEE 1394) 5 FM In...
