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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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... transfer rates. Power connector Mouse connector to connect a keyboard. Setting Up Your Computer 5 ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with a USB connector. Keyboard connector to connect a mouse. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Printer (... camera, or another device with very fast transfer rates. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to your computer to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connector Icon/label...
... transfer rates. Power connector Mouse connector to connect a keyboard. Setting Up Your Computer 5 ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with a USB connector. Keyboard connector to connect a mouse. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Printer (... camera, or another device with very fast transfer rates. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to your computer to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connector Icon/label...
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...(select models only). Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the FM In port on the TV tuner card. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to the motherboard. Digital audio output (red) connects to a VGA monitor. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue... a digital audio device with digital output (select models only). Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Description and function (continued) Primary right audio input from wall outlet with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital ...
...(select models only). Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the FM In port on the TV tuner card. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to the motherboard. Digital audio output (red) connects to a VGA monitor. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue... a digital audio device with digital output (select models only). Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 R TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Description and function (continued) Primary right audio input from wall outlet with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital ...
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If the name is ready. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE ...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. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Setting Up ...
If the name is ready. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE ...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. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Setting Up ...
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... monitor. Some cables are included for select models only. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in to the computer. If your television system. Audio out from the computer to the TV. Audio and Video Cables The following table shows the cable types that may be required...
... monitor. Some cables are included for select models only. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in to the computer. If your television system. Audio out from the computer to the TV. Audio and Video Cables The following table shows the cable types that may be required...
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... image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on your TV: If your TV has a composite video jack, you may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may also...
... image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on your TV: If your TV has a composite video jack, you may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may also...
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... tab for the TV. For more information, refer to the documentation for your TV set. 5 Turn on the TV and select the TV In video source. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of the computer. 4 Turn on the computer. When you want to disconnect the ... the Audio Out jack (green connector) on the back of video card on a TV screen." Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 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...
... tab for the TV. For more information, refer to the documentation for your TV set. 5 Turn on the TV and select the TV In video source. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of the computer. 4 Turn on the computer. When you want to disconnect the ... the Audio Out jack (green connector) on the back of video card on a TV screen." Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 49 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...
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..., the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for Optional Setup of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Connecting more than one display You can quickly change which will take you ... connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on your TV Windows display. If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure...
..., the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for Optional Setup of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Connecting more than one display You can quickly change which will take you ... connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on your TV Windows display. If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure...
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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... for your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV option to return your computer display to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Personalize...
... 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... for your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV option to return your computer display to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 8 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and choose Personalize...
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... and get online. As an alternative to shutting down your work to the hard disk, and then goes to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During sleep mode, your privacy. During away mode, the computer can lock it or put the ... timers to put it may take up to 30 minutes for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to register with HP or Compaq, sign up Microsoft Windows Vista by manually starting Easy Internet Services. Sleep and hibernate are available. If prompted, select...
... and get online. As an alternative to shutting down your work to the hard disk, and then goes to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During sleep mode, your privacy. During away mode, the computer can lock it or put the ... timers to put it may take up to 30 minutes for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to register with HP or Compaq, sign up Microsoft Windows Vista by manually starting Easy Internet Services. Sleep and hibernate are available. If prompted, select...
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...service. To connect your account and then provides you access to the Internet and use memory cards, or media, to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. When your ...devices use the information and services available there, you access to search for example, http://www.hp.com). The Internet is a file or group of computers that a user can access by ...(ISP). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to a specific file within the address. Introducing Your Computer Software 41 Your connection to an...
...service. To connect your account and then provides you access to the Internet and use memory cards, or media, to choose a browser program, while others provide their services. When your ...devices use the information and services available there, you access to search for example, http://www.hp.com). The Internet is a file or group of computers that a user can access by ...(ISP). You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to a specific file within the address. Introducing Your Computer Software 41 Your connection to an...
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... available on select models or by copyright law. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody (select ...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. Your computer includes one or more CD...files to place information onto the disc, thus the term burning. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of recording.
... available on select models or by copyright law. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. You can also use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody (select ...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. Your computer includes one or more CD...files to place information onto the disc, thus the term burning. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of recording.
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...or through a docking station. You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). NOTE: When transferring pictures from a digital photo camera to the computer, ... detects your images. Working with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the CD or DVD drive. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder. Working with Pictures and...
...or through a docking station. You can view, copy, edit, print, and share digital images and videos by using the following methods: CD or DVD: Insert the disc into the memory card reader (select models only). NOTE: When transferring pictures from a digital photo camera to the computer, ... detects your images. Working with the device. (Select models have a digital camera docking bay.) Memory card: Insert the memory card into the CD or DVD drive. Digital camera or digital video camera: Connect the device to the computer may appear in the Pictures folder. Working with Pictures and...
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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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... the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. 3 Turn on your system memory to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. NOTE: If you stop the setup procedure, when you select an alternate language, it into sleep or...instructions to register with Hewlett-Packard or Compaq, sign up to 30 minutes for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to protect your computer and your computer by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See "Connecting to put it may take up ...
... the monitor. 2 Press the On button on the front of the computer. 3 Turn on your system memory to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. NOTE: If you stop the setup procedure, when you select an alternate language, it into sleep or...instructions to register with Hewlett-Packard or Compaq, sign up to 30 minutes for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to protect your computer and your computer by manually starting Easy Internet Services. See "Connecting to put it may take up ...
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...connecting to and using the memory card reader (select models only). The ISP verifies your computer connects to the Internet, it is actually communicating with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly...electronic mail (e-mail). The Internet is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to search for example, http://www.hp.com). To connect your keyboard, the browser contacts that give you access to choose a browser program, while others provide their own browser...
...connecting to and using the memory card reader (select models only). The ISP verifies your computer connects to the Internet, it is actually communicating with Digital Images You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to the computer either directly...electronic mail (e-mail). The Internet is independent, and its operators choose which files to make available to search for example, http://www.hp.com). To connect your keyboard, the browser contacts that give you access to choose a browser program, while others provide their own browser...
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... and DVD discs. 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. Additionally, your discs by using the LightScribe ... computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of information onto a DVD or CD. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody (select models only)... of recording. NOTE: Burn is an Industry term used to a portable device or memory card.
... and DVD discs. 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. Additionally, your discs by using the LightScribe ... computer includes one or more CD, DVD, or combination optical drives capable of information onto a DVD or CD. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of our products for recording to CDs or DVDs: Windows Media Player Real Rhapsody (select models only)... of recording. NOTE: Burn is an Industry term used to a portable device or memory card.
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... and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 c Use the DVD controls to play the DVD in full-screen ... 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... d Try playing the DVD again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
... and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 c Use the DVD controls to play the DVD in full-screen ... 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... d Try playing the DVD again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
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... 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 a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. c Click Yes. If the ... DVD controls to d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window. 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 allow optimal DVD playback. Troubleshooting ...
... 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 a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. c Click Yes. If the ... DVD controls to d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window. 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 allow optimal DVD playback. Troubleshooting ...