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... B Hard disk drive (located "Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive" on page 16. D Modem card (PCI card) and "Removing and Replacing a PCI Card" on page 24. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 E Battery "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on graphics card (PCI-E card) page 19. May be a "Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive" CD-ROM, CD-RW...
... B Hard disk drive (located "Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive" on page 16. D Modem card (PCI card) and "Removing and Replacing a PCI Card" on page 24. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 E Battery "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on graphics card (PCI-E card) page 19. May be a "Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive" CD-ROM, CD-RW...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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The modem card is a telephone modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot. Removing and Replacing a PCI Card Your computer comes with a new modem card or graphics card. You can replace these cards with a modem card in a PCI Express (PCI-E) card slot. You may also come with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. Modem PCI card Graphics PCI-E card Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 The computer may also replace with a graphics card in the PCI card slot.
The modem card is a telephone modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot. Removing and Replacing a PCI Card Your computer comes with a new modem card or graphics card. You can replace these cards with a modem card in a PCI Express (PCI-E) card slot. You may also come with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. Modem PCI card Graphics PCI-E card Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 The computer may also replace with a graphics card in the PCI card slot.
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you install a card with power consumption of the modem card. HP recommends that you can only install a small, low-profile PCI card of the same approximate size of 25 watts or...
... size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. IMPORTANT: Due to the small computer size, you install a card with power consumption of the modem card. HP recommends that you can only install a small, low-profile PCI card of the same approximate size of 25 watts or...
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HP recommends that you can replace the graphics card with a new graphics card or another PCI-E card - You can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. See "Closing the Computer" on page 22. 2 Align the edge of the add-in the PCI-E card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to remove the graphics card. NOTE: If...
HP recommends that you can replace the graphics card with a new graphics card or another PCI-E card - You can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. See "Closing the Computer" on page 22. 2 Align the edge of the add-in the PCI-E card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to remove the graphics card. NOTE: If...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... included in to connect the television signals. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Audio out from the computer to the TV. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to ...to use the DVI-to-VGA 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 VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model...
... included in to connect the television signals. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Audio out from the computer to the TV. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to connect the computer to ...to use the DVI-to-VGA 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 VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... HDMI monitor to connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a DVI connector on the back of the computer. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a monitor or a TV display. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) Digital Video Out.
... HDMI monitor to connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a DVI connector on the back of the computer. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a monitor or a TV display. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) Digital Video Out.
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... use the DVI-to-VGA 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 VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). See "Disabling ...Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 ...
... use the DVI-to-VGA 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 VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). See "Disabling ...Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for display), and then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. NOTE: The TV must be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 6 ...
Getting Started Guide
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... steps a 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. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar...resolution of the display until a better display resolution is resolved. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Move the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. d Try playing the DVD again. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the ...
... steps a 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. Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar...resolution of the display until a better display resolution is resolved. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. b Move the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. d Try playing the DVD again. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the ...
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... to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the TV. Using TV Cables The...
... to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the TV. Using TV Cables The...
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... an HDTV-capable TV or monitor. 40 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a monitor or a TV display. Plug into a DVI-I or...
... an HDTV-capable TV or monitor. 40 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by providing separate color and black-and-white image signals. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a monitor or a TV display. Plug into a DVI-I or...
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... best results, choose the best-quality connection type that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, ...the computer and view the computer desktop on the original monitor, you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only).
... best results, choose the best-quality connection type that provides the best-quality playback image. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of output connector, ...the computer and view the computer desktop on the original monitor, you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only).
Getting Started
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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) d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up to allow ... DVDs 1 Click 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. If the playback is still poor, repeat...
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) d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up to allow ... DVDs 1 Click 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. If the playback is still poor, repeat...
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... Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. a Click 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...
... Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. a Click 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...
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...the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power Cinema... the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. c Click Yes. 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)
...the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, when playing DVDs with DVD Play or Power Cinema... the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. c Click Yes. 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)
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...the order listed: 1 Change the resolution of DVD drive and computer model that can also play DVD movies. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have . 3 Use the controls in the window. You may also improve DVD playback. 124 Getting Started (features vary...available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization,...
...the order listed: 1 Change the resolution of DVD drive and computer model that can also play DVD movies. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have . 3 Use the controls in the window. You may also improve DVD playback. 124 Getting Started (features vary...available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization,...