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... data cable. IMPORTANT: Do not tilt the drive during removal. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 7 Remove the screw from the optical disc drive side. 8 Pull the latch away from the drive, and push the drive through the...
... data cable. IMPORTANT: Do not tilt the drive during removal. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide CAUTION: Pull the connector by the handle only. 6 Disconnect the sound cable, if present. 7 Remove the screw from the optical disc drive side. 8 Pull the latch away from the drive, and push the drive through the...
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If so, connect the sound cable. 6 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on ... the slot on the front of the chassis. 3 Insert the screw on page 7. Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable.
If so, connect the sound cable. 6 If your computer includes a Pocket Media Drive, insert the Pocket Media Drive cage: a Align the arrow on the PMD cage with the arrow on ... the slot on the front of the chassis. 3 Insert the screw on page 7. Ensure that the cables are completely inserted. 5 Some drive models may have a sound cable.
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... Device 13 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 14 Using wireless security features 14 Connecting a Modem 15 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Using Speakers ...17 Sound Connector Types 18 Connecting a Microphone 20 Speaker Configurations 20 Speaker types 21 Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers 22 Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer...
... Device 13 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 14 Using wireless security features 14 Connecting a Modem 15 Connecting Speakers or Microphone 17 Using Speakers ...17 Sound Connector Types 18 Connecting a Microphone 20 Speaker Configurations 20 Speaker types 21 Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers 22 Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer...
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... procedure 30 7.1 home audio installation 32 7.1 home audio installation procedure 33 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...TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 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...
... procedure 30 7.1 home audio installation 32 7.1 home audio installation procedure 33 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...TV as a Monitor 48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV 48 Connecting the computer to a TV 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...
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... multichannel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Connect your speaker system to the computer, see "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in your computer has multichannel audio speaker capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for... and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speaker output. the speaker system must have its own power cord. For details on the HP Support Web site, go to as a six-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left -right, two...
... multichannel audio speaker system is a left -right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer. Connect your speaker system to the computer, see "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in your computer has multichannel audio speaker capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for... and then configure the audio software for 5.1 speaker output. the speaker system must have its own power cord. For details on the HP Support Web site, go to as a six-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left -right, two...
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...configuration is six connectors. Six connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the computer. NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. 18 Start Here Sound Connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include a sound See the following S connector card. You can connect up to ...and microphones. audio system (7.1 audio system for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Type S is three connectors. Sound Connector Types Your model may also have a separate Digital Out connection (select models only). Your system may include one of three analog...
...configuration is six connectors. Six connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the computer. NOTE: Type 3 is sound card. 18 Start Here Sound Connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include a sound See the following S connector card. You can connect up to ...and microphones. audio system (7.1 audio system for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Type S is three connectors. Sound Connector Types Your model may also have a separate Digital Out connection (select models only). Your system may include one of three analog...
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...computer model when installing cables, as shown in an eight-speaker system (7.1). The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in the installation ... a multichannel audio configuration is three connectors. B Line Rear (black) for center/subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Type 6 is sound card. Type S is six connectors. NOTE: Type 3 is activated.) F Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio device with digital...
...computer model when installing cables, as shown in an eight-speaker system (7.1). The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) for side speakers in the installation ... a multichannel audio configuration is three connectors. B Line Rear (black) for center/subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration. Type 6 is sound card. Type S is six connectors. NOTE: Type 3 is activated.) F Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio device with digital...
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... in the front of the computer. Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for sound output. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. For computers with the monitor (select models only) or are included with the multichannel audio speakers...
... in the front of the computer. Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for sound output. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. For computers with the monitor (select models only) or are included with the multichannel audio speakers...
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... only). Home stereo or home theater audio system with the monitor (select models only) or are included in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system.
... only). Home stereo or home theater audio system with the monitor (select models only) or are included in more advanced systems. A subwoofer provides enhanced bass sounds. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system.
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...audio system. Type S is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out ...diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation: OUT 22 Start Here Refer to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on the speaker system. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Ouput with a Sound Card." Type 6 is three connectors. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug...
...audio system. Type S is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out ...diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation: OUT 22 Start Here Refer to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on the speaker system. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Ouput with a Sound Card." Type 6 is three connectors. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug...
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... off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the speaker system. 7 Plug in the speaker system power. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. NOTE: Always turn...
... off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the speaker system. 7 Plug in the speaker system power. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. NOTE: Always turn...
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Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Type 6 is sound card. 24 Start Here See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the lime green Audio Line... speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type S is six connectors. Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with...
Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." Type 6 is sound card. 24 Start Here See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the lime green Audio Line... speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type S is six connectors. Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with...
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... to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Refer to the subwoofer. NOTE: Always turn...
... to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Refer to the subwoofer. NOTE: Always turn...
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Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager." multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6 - 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center ... documentation. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Refer to the subwoofer. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone...
Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager." multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager." See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options." Type 6 - 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center ... documentation. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. Refer to the subwoofer. The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone...
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A B Center C Front Surr. This is only a suggested configuration. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. Your system may be different. IN OUT 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29
A B Center C Front Surr. This is only a suggested configuration. Back Sub E C DE Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right input. Your system may be different. IN OUT 2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29
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Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure ...
Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker F Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5.1 home audio installation procedure ...
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... front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that the Y adapter cables are plugged into. Type 6 is sound card. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 Type S is six connectors.
... front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that the Y adapter cables are plugged into. Type 6 is sound card. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 31 Type S is six connectors.
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... (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 32 Start Here Your system may be different. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation...After the audio system is only a suggested configuration. A B Center C Front Surr. Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." 8 Turn on a receiver/amplifier. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to the computer...
... (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 32 Start Here Your system may be different. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card." 7.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio eight-channel 8/7.1 speaker installation...After the audio system is only a suggested configuration. A B Center C Front Surr. Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." 8 Turn on a receiver/amplifier. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to the computer...
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... into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 Type 6 is sound card. 7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver...
... into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 33 Type 6 is sound card. 7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver...
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...stereo AV receiver via digital out, plug the 3.5 mm stereo plug into the Digital Out connector on the sound card. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the back of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher-channel .../amplifier. 7 Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are connecting your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you connect the digital output...
...stereo AV receiver via digital out, plug the 3.5 mm stereo plug into the Digital Out connector on the sound card. Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager." Connect the red RCA stereo plug on the back of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher-channel .../amplifier. 7 Select the receiver/amplifier input that the Y adapter cables are connecting your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back panel. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Connecting Digital Audio (Select models only) If you connect the digital output...