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... the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge protection with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by model) Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Power cord and devices Icon/label...
... the computer has a television tuner, or a modem or telephone connection, protect the computer by using surge protection with USB connectors. 2 Getting Started (features vary by model) Connecting other devices with these signal inputs as having surge protection, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or a similar device. Power cord and devices Icon/label...
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... interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Setting Up Your Computer 3 Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or... any broadband connection. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to the computer.
... interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC). Setting Up Your Computer 3 Modem Icon/label Description and function Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only) to connect the computer modem to a telephone wall jack for connecting to the computer. VGA-DVI VGA-to-DVI adapter, to adapt a TV or... any broadband connection. You may need to use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect a display with the display device. Digital video output connector (select models only), to connect to the computer.
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... mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). see "Accessing Support on the Web" on page 25. Line Rear (black) connector to the Web support page for your...(powered) speakers or speaker systems, to headphones, or to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) Line Side (gray) connector to an input device such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available...
... mini-jacks that may be included with the monitor. Connecting speakers Speakers are available separately, or included with the monitor (select models only). see "Accessing Support on the Web" on page 25. Line Rear (black) connector to the Web support page for your...(powered) speakers or speaker systems, to headphones, or to connect side speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). 4 Getting Started (features vary by model) Line Side (gray) connector to an input device such as rear Line Out in a multichannel audio configuration. Connecting Speakers or Microphones Speakers are available...
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...Headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Some models have a second microphone connector on the speaker system. Your computer comes with a headphones icon. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you... turn on the front of the computer (select models only). The headphones connector is turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the speaker system cable to the microphone connector on page 16. To...
...Headphones are plugged in, the sound to the speakers (and the subwoofer) is usually muted. Connecting a microphone Microphones are available separately. Some models have a second microphone connector on the speaker system. Your computer comes with a headphones icon. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you... turn on the front of the computer (select models only). The headphones connector is turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the speaker system cable to the microphone connector on page 16. To...
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...as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the top of the computer, and to the network router or LAN... device. 2 With the computer turned on page 37. Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to the Ethernet connector ...
...as a Local Area Network (LAN), you can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n by model) Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet (RJ-45) connector on the top of the computer, and to the network router or LAN... device. 2 With the computer turned on page 37. Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only) You can connect to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection. Connecting to a Network This section describes connecting to the Ethernet connector ...
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... plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. You may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the Internet. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Use it to ...include all the cables you may not come with a modem. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use telephone dial-up connection to the telephone ...
... plugs into the telephone service line wall jack connector. You may be green. 2 Plug the other accessories separately. Connecting a Modem (Select models only) The modem connects the computer to the Internet. Or TV signal source S-video or composite video into the computer. Use it to ...include all the cables you may not come with a modem. Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables (Select models only) This section describes how to connect the computer to a television and which cables to use telephone dial-up connection to the telephone ...
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.... Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a TV set-top box output connector. NOTE: You can record audio by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video...
.... Composite Video S-Video 2 Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect video input from a TV set-top box output connector. NOTE: You can record audio by model) To record or listen to audio only, you must use the primary Audio In connector, which is connected to connect video input from a VCR, video...
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... TV signal cable from the set-top box (F) to change the channel on the set -top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the computer connector (C). Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In ...connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source...
... TV signal cable from the set-top box (F) to change the channel on the set -top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the computer connector (C). Callouts A TV signal cable (coaxial) wall outlet (from antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In ...connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) 10 Getting Started (features vary by model) Connecting the TV signal source without a set-top box To connect the computer into an existing setup for the TV signal source...
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... antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on the set -top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio...box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set -top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 Connect audio cables to the ...
... antenna or cable) B Splitter C Computer coaxial TV In connector D Video recorder E TV F Set-top box/satellite box G Remote control IR blaster cable (select models only) H Computer S-video In connector J Computer right and left (white) connectors (J) on the set -top box (F), add the cables to route video and audio...box. Connect an S-video cable (or you can use video output from the set -top box. Connect the remote control cable/IR blaster (select models only) (G) to the Audio In right (red) and left Audio In (analog) connectors Setting Up Your Computer 11 Connect audio cables to the ...
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...a location with a direct line of sight to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Point the remote control at... the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on the set -top box from the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote...
...a location with a direct line of sight to the IR OUT connector (3) on the back of the computer (1). Using an infrared receiver (IR) blaster (Select models only) If you have a direct line of sight to the red IR IN connector on the back of the computer. Point the remote control at... the external IR receiver. 3 2 1 12 Getting Started (features vary by using the remote control sensor cable/IR blaster (select models only) and the connector on the computer (not available on the set -top box from the remote control. Point the remote control (3) at the remote...
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... advanced power setting) saves the system memory to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may be provided by model) This may require that you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). Or Quickly press...
... advanced power setting) saves the system memory to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may be provided by model) This may require that you : 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). Or Quickly press...
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...the Microphone that you want to use in "Audio and speakers" on the speakers (select models only). The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone connector that you can adjust the volume by model) Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in Windows ...Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. The Volume knob on page 36. Use the Volume icon on the keyboard (select models only). To select the microphone that you would like to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the ...
...the Microphone that you want to use in "Audio and speakers" on the speakers (select models only). The Sound window opens. 2 Double-click the microphone connector that you can adjust the volume by model) Adjusting the Speaker Volume There are satisfied with audio, check the troubleshooting items in Windows ...Volume icon on the taskbar, and then click Recording Devices. The Volume knob on page 36. Use the Volume icon on the keyboard (select models only). To select the microphone that you would like to use . 3 Click the Levels tab. 4 Adjust the recording level for the ...
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... monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. When you want to perform, and then enable the firewall again. Computer viruses can block access to date by model) To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that they have caused. Instructions for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the...
... monitor all incoming and outgoing communications. When you want to perform, and then enable the firewall again. Computer viruses can block access to date by model) To solve the problem temporarily, disable the firewall, perform the task that they have caused. Instructions for Automatic Microsoft Software Updates Microsoft continually updates the...
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... Help and Support Center" on page 25. 20 Getting Started (features vary by using CDs or DVDs, memory sticks, or personal media drives, or by model) The Easy Transfer Cable is included with the Windows Easy Transfer software. (The cable is sold separately.) A standard USB cable does not work with Windows...
... Help and Support Center" on page 25. 20 Getting Started (features vary by using CDs or DVDs, memory sticks, or personal media drives, or by model) The Easy Transfer Cable is included with the Windows Easy Transfer software. (The cable is sold separately.) A standard USB cable does not work with Windows...
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...reader can place media in one or more of media in the Safely Remove Hardware window with a multi-format memory card reader (optional, select models only). You can read or write. Place only one time. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use each media independently. It has two...the computer to the title of the media, if a title is available. Special Features of Your Computer Using the Memory Card Reader (Select models only) Your computer may change to see the memory card reader again. Special Features of Your Computer 21 The card reader is accessing the ...
...reader can place media in one or more of media in the Safely Remove Hardware window with a multi-format memory card reader (optional, select models only). You can read or write. Place only one time. Digital cameras and other digital imaging devices use each media independently. It has two...the computer to the title of the media, if a title is available. Special Features of Your Computer Using the Memory Card Reader (Select models only) Your computer may change to see the memory card reader again. Special Features of Your Computer 21 The card reader is accessing the ...
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... can copy files from or to remove media when the activity light is blinking. Note the direction of data. 22 Getting Started (features vary by model) Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with your files. Doing so may cause loss of the notched corner on or...
... can copy files from or to remove media when the activity light is blinking. Note the direction of data. 22 Getting Started (features vary by model) Some memory cards, such as CF Ultra/III, are not compatible with your files. Doing so may cause loss of the notched corner on or...
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...and then click Help and Support. 2 Type Lightscribe in the tray with LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink .... Press the Eject button on the label side of Your Computer 23 Special Features of the disc. A Using LightScribe Technology (Select models only) What is installed in the drive to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on or near the drive door (A) to close ...
...and then click Help and Support. 2 Type Lightscribe in the tray with LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical disc drive (select models only), identified by the LightScribe logo Labeling software that supports LightScribe A writable LightScribe disc (sold separately) Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink .... Press the Eject button on the label side of Your Computer 23 Special Features of the disc. A Using LightScribe Technology (Select models only) What is installed in the drive to burn a label onto a thin dye coating on or near the drive door (A) to close ...
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... music, movies, or video. NOTE: Bright, direct light aimed toward the sensor might interfere with the remote control operation. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using the Remote Control (Select models only) NOTE: Only use the remote control, point it in the remote control.
... music, movies, or video. NOTE: Bright, direct light aimed toward the sensor might interfere with the remote control operation. 24 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using the Remote Control (Select models only) NOTE: Only use the remote control, point it in the remote control.
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... the Start button, and then click Help and Support. Click an item to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to view it is in Adobe® Acrobat®..., you can find information for your computer, and then click Search . To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your computer is not currently installed on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information...
... the Start button, and then click Help and Support. Click an item to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Enter the model number of the following steps: 1 Go to view it is in Adobe® Acrobat®..., you can find information for your computer, and then click Search . To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your computer is not currently installed on the Web You can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information...