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...1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the... screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting Up a Local Area Network 12 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection 13 Integrated Wireless Devices 13 Connecting ...
...1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the... screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting Up a Local Area Network 12 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection 13 Integrated Wireless Devices 13 Connecting ...
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.... Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click... your camera. 4 You may need to install driver software for hardware changes. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel.
.... Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to locate and install driver software. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. on the taskbar, and then click 2 Click System and Maintenance, and then click... your camera. 4 You may need to install driver software for hardware changes. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel.
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...model. 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from the set -top box. For example, if the TV has an S-video input connector, you are using a set-top box with S-video or composite video output, plug audio cables (not provided) from the TV cable into the Audio In right (red) connector and the Audio...-top box or other device that is providing the signal source for the TV by using the TV In coaxial connector or the S-video or composite video In connector. Controls TV signal source from cable set -top box, connect the Remote Emitter cable. Connects TV signal source Audio In and Audio Out ...
...model. 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from the set -top box. For example, if the TV has an S-video input connector, you are using a set-top box with S-video or composite video output, plug audio cables (not provided) from the TV cable into the Audio In right (red) connector and the Audio...-top box or other device that is providing the signal source for the TV by using the TV In coaxial connector or the S-video or composite video In connector. Controls TV signal source from cable set -top box, connect the Remote Emitter cable. Connects TV signal source Audio In and Audio Out ...
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... use a flashlight to shine through the plastic on the front of most devices. 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so ... to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on the...box (C). Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that controls the TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) to connector (1) on the back of the monitor or...
... use a flashlight to shine through the plastic on the front of most devices. 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so ... to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you can easily point at it with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on the...box (C). Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that controls the TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) to connector (1) on the back of the monitor or...
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... cable (emitter), and position it to change the channel on the back of computer M Remote control sensor cable N Remote control sensor Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 45 This enables the computer to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores). 2 Connect two coaxial cables to ...
... cable (emitter), and position it to change the channel on the back of computer M Remote control sensor cable N Remote control sensor Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 45 This enables the computer to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores). 2 Connect two coaxial cables to ...
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...satellite box. Connect the other end to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on the back of the computer. Connect the other end to the S-video-to-composite video adapter cable, and then connect the adapter to the... S-video In connector on the back of the computer. 3 If ...
...satellite box. Connect the other end to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on the back of the computer. Connect the other end to the S-video-to-composite video adapter cable, and then connect the adapter to the... S-video In connector on the back of the computer. 3 If ...
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Existing setup With a computer A Wall B Cable outlet C Set-top box/Satellite In D Set-top box/Satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of computer L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 47
Existing setup With a computer A Wall B Cable outlet C Set-top box/Satellite In D Set-top box/Satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of computer L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 47
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... of the TV Display If the TV connects to the computer with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control. When you to the screen to optimize the display. Some options and menus in this Wizard. When you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component... how the computer selects the TV-out option. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different 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...
... of the TV Display If the TV connects to the computer with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the remote control. When you to the screen to optimize the display. Some options and menus in this Wizard. When you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component... how the computer selects the TV-out option. If you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this procedure may be different 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...
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... all connected components. It is capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and control signals. It delivers a less sharp image than S-video and composite video connections. Component video transmits video as a single signal. S-video transmits video. (The "S" stands for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. WARNING: Before connecting optional equipment...
... all connected components. It is capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and control signals. It delivers a less sharp image than S-video and composite video connections. Component video transmits video as a single signal. S-video transmits video. (The "S" stands for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. WARNING: Before connecting optional equipment...
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... the tuner configuration. The digital tuner offers the following advantage over analog: No distortion caused by using the setup wizard. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 57 One thing to receive analog or digital TV signals. In your area, some stations may be available only in "Initial configuration using Windows... clicking the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then Windows Media Center, or by pressing the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. After completing the Required Setup steps, the Optional Setup screen displays.
... the tuner configuration. The digital tuner offers the following advantage over analog: No distortion caused by using the setup wizard. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 57 One thing to receive analog or digital TV signals. In your area, some stations may be available only in "Initial configuration using Windows... clicking the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then Windows Media Center, or by pressing the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. After completing the Required Setup steps, the Optional Setup screen displays.
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...1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the... screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting Up a Local Area Network 12 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection 13 Integrated Wireless Devices 13 Connecting ...
...1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the... screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting Up a Local Area Network 12 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection 13 Integrated Wireless Devices 13 Connecting ...
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...a new addition under the port. Setting Up the Computer 9 If the name is ready. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for your camera. Insert the driver software CD...then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel. 4 You may need to install driver software for a new addition under the port.
...a new addition under the port. Setting Up the Computer 9 If the name is ready. Look in Device Manager for hardware changes. Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for your camera. Insert the driver software CD...then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel. 4 You may need to install driver software for a new addition under the port.
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...(not provided) from the TV cable into the TV/Cable Ant connector on the computer to tighten it. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 41 Controls TV signal source from cable set-top boxes or antennas. Connecting the TV Signal Source Connect the signal source for the TV. 2 If... you are using the TV In coaxial connector or the S-video or composite video In connector. Cable Name TV coaxial cable Remote Infrared (IR) cable (...
...(not provided) from the TV cable into the TV/Cable Ant connector on the computer to tighten it. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 41 Controls TV signal source from cable set-top boxes or antennas. Connecting the TV Signal Source Connect the signal source for the TV. 2 If... you are using the TV In coaxial connector or the S-video or composite video In connector. Cable Name TV coaxial cable Remote Infrared (IR) cable (...
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... on top of the monitor or desk.) Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 43 Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on the cable TV set -top box... the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you can also use a flashlight to shine through the plastic on the front of most devices. 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so that...
... on top of the monitor or desk.) Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 43 Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the remote control. (An ideal spot would be on the cable TV set -top box... the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you can also use a flashlight to shine through the plastic on the front of most devices. 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so that...
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... cable to the TV connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it to the input of computer M Remote control sensor cable N Remote control sensor Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 45 See "Connecting the Remote Sensor." This enables the computer to change the channel...
... cable to the TV connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it to the input of computer M Remote control sensor cable N Remote control sensor Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 45 See "Connecting the Remote Sensor." This enables the computer to change the channel...
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... an additional cable by model) Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using a composite video or S-video cable, you are using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 1 Do not detach any cables from the satellite box or set-top... box to the Audio In right (red) and Audio In left (white) connectors on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable...
... an additional cable by model) Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using a composite video or S-video cable, you are using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 1 Do not detach any cables from the satellite box or set-top... box to the Audio In right (red) and Audio In left (white) connectors on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable...
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Existing setup With a computer A Wall B Cable outlet C Set-top box/Satellite In D Set-top box/Satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of computer L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 47
Existing setup With a computer A Wall B Cable outlet C Set-top box/Satellite In D Set-top box/Satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of computer L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 47
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... the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. When you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to optimize the display. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the...settings, then click Next. The following procedure describes what to adjust the settings for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard. on the taskbar, and then ...
... the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. When you select DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr): Continue to optimize the display. Or, with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the...settings, then click Next. The following procedure describes what to adjust the settings for the TV display: If you select the Composite or S-video option: Click Next, which will take you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard. on the taskbar, and then ...
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... is the recommended choice for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. It is available in order of decreasing video playback quality (from best to a DVD player. Composite video transmits video as separate red (Pr), green (Y), and blue (Pb) signals. DVI transmits an all connected components. For... a TV. Example: A TV to connect optional equipment, including the audio connections when applicable. Example: A DVD/VHS player to component video." Ensure that of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and control signals.
... is the recommended choice for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. It is available in order of decreasing video playback quality (from best to a DVD player. Composite video transmits video as separate red (Pr), green (Y), and blue (Pb) signals. DVI transmits an all connected components. For... a TV. Example: A TV to connect optional equipment, including the audio connections when applicable. Example: A DVD/VHS player to component video." Ensure that of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and control signals.
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... the computer, and then perform the initial Windows configuration steps. 2 Start Windows Media Center by clicking the Windows Start Button on the remote control. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 57 High-Definition (HD) is supported. In your area, some stations may be available only in "Initial configuration using Windows Media...
... the computer, and then perform the initial Windows configuration steps. 2 Start Windows Media Center by clicking the Windows Start Button on the remote control. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 57 High-Definition (HD) is supported. In your area, some stations may be available only in "Initial configuration using Windows Media...