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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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...connect a parallel printer. (Select models only.) Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect a keyboard. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector ... a mouse. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub.
...connect a parallel printer. (Select models only.) Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect a keyboard. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates. Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector ... a mouse. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub.
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... (Select models only.) TV In (TV antenna or cable input from set -top box.) FM In (radio antenna input) connects to the motherboard. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. Plug the other end to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver...output (select models only). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the back of the computer.
... (Select models only.) TV In (TV antenna or cable input from set -top box.) FM In (radio antenna input) connects to the motherboard. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video (select models only) connects to a VGA monitor. Plug the other end to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver...output (select models only). Plug the FM radio antenna cable into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card. NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this primary right audio input connector on the back of the computer.
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Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. If the name of your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. ... is not there, try the following: Click Action, and then click Scan for a new addition under the port. Refer to the camera port. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable...
Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. If the name of your computer by using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. ... is not there, try the following: Click Action, and then click Scan for a new addition under the port. Refer to the camera port. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable...
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... the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect your computer to the television and which cables to use the DVI-toVGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the...from the computer to connect the television signals. TV signal source video in to the TV. TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). If your monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in ...
... the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect your computer to the television and which cables to use the DVI-toVGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the...from the computer to connect the television signals. TV signal source video in to the TV. TV signal source audio in the box (select models only). If your monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-toVGA converter included in ...
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...one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV screen. Connecting the computer to a TV, you may also need a composite video cable. If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In jack on the TV..., or play games on the TV tuner card. A B 48 Start Here If so, you need an S-video adapter cable. Using Your TV as DVIout, Component-out, S-video-out connectors. If your TV has a composite video jack, you can connect a TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on your computer, you ...
...one of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV screen. Connecting the computer to a TV, you may also need a composite video cable. If your TV has an S-video jack, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In jack on the TV..., or play games on the TV tuner card. A B 48 Start Here If so, you need an S-video adapter cable. Using Your TV as DVIout, Component-out, S-video-out connectors. If your TV has a composite video jack, you can connect a TV to the S-video Out jack (B) on your computer, you ...
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... Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on your computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input jack (Audio Line In) on the TV, and plug the other end of the...-click an empty area of the computer. 4 Turn on the TV and select the TV In video source. Enable the computer desktop for the TV. If your TV has a composite video input jack, and your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return your computer desktop to...
... Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on your computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input jack (Audio Line In) on the TV, and plug the other end of the...-click an empty area of the computer. 4 Turn on the TV and select the TV In video source. Enable the computer desktop for the TV. If your TV has a composite video input jack, and your graphics card. (Your tab may need to disable the TV-out option to return your computer desktop to...
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Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-... to optimize your display. Each time you to the screen to the computer with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV Windows display. Select... Component (YPbPr): Continue to adjust the settings for your TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting more than one display ...
Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-... to optimize your display. Each time you to the screen to the computer with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV Windows display. Select... Component (YPbPr): Continue to adjust the settings for your TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Connecting more than one display ...
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...-out Option When you may need to disable the TV option to return your computer display to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Your TV must be connected to the computer to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. See "Disabling the TV... 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 ...
...-out Option When you may need to disable the TV option to return your computer display to its original resolution. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Your TV must be connected to the computer to disconnect the TV from the TV and the computer. See "Disabling the TV... 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 ...
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...connector to 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. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE..., keyboard, digital camera, or another device with very fast transfer rates. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with a USB connector. Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect...
...connector to 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. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE..., keyboard, digital camera, or another device with very fast transfer rates. ETHERNET FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with a USB connector. Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect...
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...(red) connects to the FM antenna cable. Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the FM In port on the TV tuner card. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue) display output connector connects to a TV. Some computers include this Audio In connector which is connected to a digital audio ...the computer on the back of the computer. (Select models only.) TV In (TV antenna or cable input from set -top box.) FM Ant Analog Video FM In (radio antenna input) connects to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models...
...(red) connects to the FM antenna cable. Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the FM In port on the TV tuner card. VGA Monitor/VGA (blue) display output connector connects to a TV. Some computers include this Audio In connector which is connected to a digital audio ...the computer on the back of the computer. (Select models only.) TV In (TV antenna or cable input from set -top box.) FM Ant Analog Video FM In (radio antenna input) connects to a digital audio device with digital input (such as a home audio receiver/amplifier) or digital speakers (select models...
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...NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. If ...: Click Action, and then click Scan for a new addition under the port. 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 the computer.
...NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with your device. Setting Up Your Computer 9 Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port. If ...: Click Action, and then click Scan for a new addition under the port. 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 the computer.
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... up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up to 30 minutes for this tool to put it may take up for...turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to shutting down your computer, except when you must turn on your computer... keeps the computer operational. Follow the onscreen instructions to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. You can perform task such as to ...
... up Microsoft Windows Vista by following the onscreen instructions. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to register with HP or Compaq, sign up to 30 minutes for this tool to put it may take up for...turns off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to shutting down your computer, except when you must turn on your computer... keeps the computer operational. Follow the onscreen instructions to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. You can perform task such as to ...
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... Images You can copy digital picture files from full-screen size so it ). Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). 78 Getting Started Feature Name Minimize Maximize Description Collapses the window to the full-screen size. Resize Scroll bar Resizes...and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the screen left mouse button. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the width. The middle button is maximized). Closes the window and stops the program or task.
... Images You can copy digital picture files from full-screen size so it ). Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). 78 Getting Started Feature Name Minimize Maximize Description Collapses the window to the full-screen size. Resize Scroll bar Resizes...and dragging a horizontal scroll bar moves the screen left mouse button. You can connect a digital image source, such as a digital camera or a digital video camera, to change the width. The middle button is maximized). Closes the window and stops the program or task.
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...perform to record (or burn) files to recordable CD and DVD discs. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to place... those permitted by creating a paper label. 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 describe the recording of information onto a DVD or CD. Your computer includes one or...
...perform to record (or burn) files to recordable CD and DVD discs. Optical recording uses a laser beam to a portable device or memory card. IMPORTANT: HP supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use Windows Media Player to download and copy music files to place... those permitted by creating a paper label. 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 describe the recording of information onto a DVD or CD. Your computer includes one or...
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... NOTE: When transferring pictures from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Working with Pictures and Videos 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). Digital...
... NOTE: When transferring pictures from the memory cards used by digital cameras and other digital imaging devices by using the memory card reader (select models only). Working with Pictures and Videos 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). Digital...
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..., DVDs 147-151 buttons media control or playback 62 Off, See turning off PC 48 remote control 70 buttons, keyboard customizing 63 C card reader, memory 99 carpal tunnel syndrome 43 CDs creating a music CD in Music 136, 137 erasing rewritable 148 playing in Music 131,... 133 change the speed of the cursor 68 Index Composite video connector 4, 6 computer transferring files 55 Computer Playback 175 connecting devices 9 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 headphones 36 peripherals 2 connection modem 15 wired network 12 connector Audio Line In 6 Audio...
..., DVDs 147-151 buttons media control or playback 62 Off, See turning off PC 48 remote control 70 buttons, keyboard customizing 63 C card reader, memory 99 carpal tunnel syndrome 43 CDs creating a music CD in Music 136, 137 erasing rewritable 148 playing in Music 131,... 133 change the speed of the cursor 68 Index Composite video connector 4, 6 computer transferring files 55 Computer Playback 175 connecting devices 9 digital camera 8 digital video camera 8 headphones 36 peripherals 2 connection modem 15 wired network 12 connector Audio Line In 6 Audio...
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...creating 127 Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 167 adding music 167 adding pictures 170 adding video 167, 169 allowing music to repeat 172 allowing video and pictures to repeat 172 basic steps to create a movie 165 changing settings 172 copying a movie to ... a movie 174 rotating images clockwise 171 selecting style 171 setting the duration of video 172 upgrading 177 using the magicMoments feature 170 My Music 125 playing an album 133 N network interface adapter 5 Network Interface Card (NIC) 12 network name (SSID) 14 Norton Internet Security configuring 82 registering...
...creating 127 Mute button 62 muvee autoProducer adding a title and credits 167 adding music 167 adding pictures 170 adding video 167, 169 allowing music to repeat 172 allowing video and pictures to repeat 172 basic steps to create a movie 165 changing settings 172 copying a movie to ... a movie 174 rotating images clockwise 171 selecting style 171 setting the duration of video 172 upgrading 177 using the magicMoments feature 170 My Music 125 playing an album 133 N network interface adapter 5 Network Interface Card (NIC) 12 network name (SSID) 14 Norton Internet Security configuring 82 registering...
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...for a new addition under the port. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. Refer.... 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the documentation that came with the computer. If the name of your device. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port.
...for a new addition under the port. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on your computer. Refer.... 3 Click Device Manager. 4 Click the plus sign (+) next to the documentation that came with the computer. If the name of your device. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port.
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... Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down. 5 Turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During sleep mode, your computer hardware light remains on, and your computer is...
... Lock button. 4 Click Shut Down. 5 Turn off the power for safety reasons, such as recording a scheduled TV program or streaming video and music files to make repairs, install new hardware or cards in the computer chassis, or change a battery. During sleep mode, your computer hardware light remains on, and your computer is...