Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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.... This section contains requirements and important information about the replaceable component. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 D Modem card (PCI card) and "Removing and Replacing a PCI Card" on page 24. E Battery "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on graphics card (PCI-E card) page 19. Read the "Before You Begin" section at the start of each component procedure. DVD-ROM...
.... This section contains requirements and important information about the replaceable component. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 D Modem card (PCI card) and "Removing and Replacing a PCI Card" on page 24. E Battery "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on graphics card (PCI-E card) page 19. Read the "Before You Begin" section at the start of each component procedure. DVD-ROM...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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You may also come with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. 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. The computer may also replace with a graphics card in the PCI card slot. Modem PCI card Graphics PCI-E card Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19
You may also come with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. 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. The computer may also replace with a graphics card in the PCI card slot. Modem PCI card Graphics PCI-E card Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19
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. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts or less. Complete the procedures "Opening the Computer" on page 2. 2 Inside the computer, locate the PCI card slot on the motherboard. 3 Make a note of any internal...
... size, you can only install a small, low-profile PCI-E card of the same approximate size of the graphics card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of 5 watts or less. Complete the procedures "Opening the Computer" on page 2. 2 Inside the computer, locate the PCI card slot on the motherboard. 3 Make a note of any internal...
Upgrading and Servicing Guide
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... panel. Not all connections, including those to remove the graphics card. The whole connector should be seated properly in the PCI-E card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. or as required. HP recommends that you are installing another PCI-E card in the card slot. 3 Attach the bracket holder with the slot...
... panel. Not all connections, including those to remove the graphics card. The whole connector should be seated properly in the PCI-E card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. or as required. HP recommends that you are installing another PCI-E card in the card slot. 3 Attach the bracket holder with the slot...
Advanced Setup Guide
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... computer to the TV. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the... 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.
... computer to the TV. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the... 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.
Advanced Setup Guide
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... monitor to an HDMI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Used with analog video output connector. Plug into an S-video connector such as Composite Video Out...
... monitor to an HDMI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. Used with analog video output connector. Plug into an S-video connector such as Composite Video Out...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...optional equipment has more than one type of connection that you can use. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. If the monitor has a... of output connector, choose the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original... computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select ...
...optional equipment has more than one type of connection that you can use. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. If the monitor has a... of output connector, choose the connection that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original... computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select ...
Getting Started Guide
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...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 control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of...computer includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, ...
...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 control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of...computer includes Windows Media Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDs If you experience poor playback, such as skipping, ...
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... 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 TV. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Audio... and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the monitor. TV signal source video in the box (select models only). NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source audio in to -VGA converter included in to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal...
... 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 TV. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Audio... and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the monitor. TV signal source video in the box (select models only). NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source audio in to -VGA converter included in to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal...
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.... Composite video cable RCA yellow end. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) Plug into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. S-video cable Analog video cable/adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D input of cables required...
.... Composite video cable RCA yellow end. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) Plug into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. S-video cable Analog video cable/adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D input of cables required...
Advanced Setup Guide
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...the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that provides the best-quality playback image. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 When the optional equipment has more than one type...: 1 Right-click an empty area of connection that you can use When 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).
...the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that provides the best-quality playback image. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 When the optional equipment has more than one type...: 1 Right-click an empty area of connection that you can use When 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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...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) c Use the DVD controls to play...taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. Troubleshooting poor playback ...
...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) c Use the DVD controls to play...taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Center. b Move the Resolution slider to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. d Try playing the DVD again. b Scroll up to a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. Troubleshooting poor playback ...
Getting Started
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...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 control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the ...Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
...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 control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the ...Center, try playing the DVD from within Windows Media Center. c Use the DVD controls to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback.
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..., and then click Apply. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider 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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) a Click the Windows Start Button...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 control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the...
..., and then click Apply. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider 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. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) a Click the Windows Start Button...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 control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the...
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... resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to full-size, double-click anywhere in the window again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to see all 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 ...
... resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to full-size, double-click anywhere in the window again. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to see all 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 ...