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Getting Started Guide
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
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Step 1: Connecting the speakers
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Sound connector types
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Speaker configurations
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Speaker types
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Connecting 2.1 (2 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
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Connecting 4.1 (4 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
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Connecting 5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
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Connecting 7.1 (7 speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers
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Connecting the PC to a home audio system
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2 or 2.1 home stereo installation
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5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation
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5.1 (5 speakers and a subwoofer) home audio installation procedure
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Connecting digital audio
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Step 2: Configuring the Sound Software
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Configuring audio output with Multi-channel Sound Manager
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Configuring audio output with Sound Effect Manager
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Configuring audio output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
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Configuring multistreaming audio
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Step 3: Configuring Sound for the Media Software Program
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Selecting Recording Devices
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Resolving Sound Issues
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Configuring the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
(Select Models Only)
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Connecting the Speakers
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Configuring the sound card software
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Configuring the FlexiJack connector
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Recording with the sound card
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Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes
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More Information
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Using the Memory Card Reader
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Using the Memory Card Reader
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Media Insertion Guide
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Using the HP Personal Media Drive
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Connecting the Drive
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Inserting the Drive
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Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter
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Using the Drive
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Disconnecting the Drive
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