HP A6430f Advanced Setup Guide

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    Advanced Setup Guide
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    The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
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    Table of Contents Setting Up the Computer 1 Putting the Computer Together 1 Placing the computer in the proper location 1 Using surge protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
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    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 49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display 50 Disabling the TV-out Option 51 Disconnecting
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    a Standard TV 55 Connecting to component video 55 Connecting to S-video 56 Configuring the TV Tuner 56 Digital versus analog tuner 57 Initial configuration using Windows Media Center setup wizard 57 Changing the tuner settings 58 Index...59 Table of Contents v
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    vi Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    : The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide
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    Help protect the monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device, such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Many surge protection
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    function (continued) Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices. Audio Line Out (powered speakers). Audio Line In. Headphones. Microphone. FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other audio out. Side speaker out. Rear speaker out. Center/Subwoofer. Setting Up the Computer 3
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    other analog source to the computer. Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer, to record to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer, to record device with a USB connector. Power connector. Mouse connector to connect
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    called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter on the computer with your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. The green LED indicates a valid connection. Microphone In (Mic) (pink) to
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    the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer the motherboard. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer (select FM In port on the back of the computer on the TV tuner card. You may want
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    a TV or monitor (select models only). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or a HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. See the documentation that came with the display device. Digital audio input (white) connector, which connects to a digital audio device with digital input (such as
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    video camera. To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera: 1 Turn on the computer, and wait for the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system to start. NOTE: If a Digital Video Device AutoPlay window appears when you connect the camera, click Cancel. 2 Connect the 6-pin video camera
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    for your camera. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to locate and install driver software. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software. If the computer does not recognize the digital
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    and Recovery Discs Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. It is a good idea to store the system recovery discs with the documentation. This allows easy access to all important computer documents and files. 10 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by
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    device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the computer at a time (select models only). You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work
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    shows a home LAN. The desktop computer has a wired connection to a wireless router. The desktop computer also has a printer that it shares with the other computers on the network. Each notebook computer has a wireless connection to the network router. 12 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    airports and restaurants. In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless access point, which can be several hundred feet away. Computers with WLAN devices may support one or more of the four IEEE physical layer industry standards: 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a. Bluetooth
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    , or you can use the computer as a wireless client (Station Mode) if you already have a wireless network running. You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection (consult your Internet Service Provider for further information). An external antenna is supplied with the system; you must
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    , and then follow onscreen instructions. For more information about setting up a wireless network: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless (English
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    Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet" in the Getting Started guide. 16 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output, or six channels for 5.1 speaker output. Connect the speaker system to the computer, and then configure the audio software for sound output. Sound Connector Types Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on
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    configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. Type 6 has six connectors. Type S has audio card. Sound connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to
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    connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a Line In devices or a microphone. The FlexiJack supports two functions. You must select either the microphone
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    such as a mini disc recorder, digital audio tape recorder, or external hard disk recorder. Optical Out (optical SPDIF output) connects playback devices such computer (select models only), select the working microphone. See "Selecting a microphone" in the Getting Started guide. HP computers support
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    came with your speakers. Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for the following supported configurations: Name 2 (stereo) 2.1 4.1 6/5.1 8/7.1 Home audio (select models only). See "Configuring multistreaming audio" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21
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    . Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 6 Plug in the speaker system power. 7 Turn on the speaker system. 22 Advanced Setup Guide
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    , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started
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    Plug in the speaker system power. 8 Turn on the speaker system. 9 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with
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    . Type 6 is six connectors. 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 For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated
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    Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with
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    speaker system to the power. 10 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. Type 6 - multistreaming: See "Configuring multistreaming audio" in the Getting Started guide. Connecting Speakers or
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    The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation. Color Description 1 Lime green Front audio input 2 Black Rear audio input 3 Orange Center/subwoofer audio input 4 Gray Side audio input (not shown) 28 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    Connecting your home stereo system (optional) Most home receivers/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You must connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini-jack on one end, and two RCA connectors on the
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    left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C 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
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    inputs on a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B C 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
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    the Audio Line In (blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) adapter cables are plugged into. 8 Turn on the computer. 32 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    , configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Connecting Speakers or Microphone." Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started
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    home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector on the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the
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    adapter cables are connected. 8 Turn on the computer. 9 After the audio system is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek
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    sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. Audio card with digital output and type 3 connectors: See "Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager" in the Getting Started guide. Follow the instructions to enable digital audio
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    Line Out_1 (lime green) 2/2.1 audio setup: Front left and right FlexiJack (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. See "Connecting the FlexiJack connector." Connecting Speakers or Microphone
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    system to the sound card. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card , follow the steps in "Configuring the FlexiJack connector" in the Getting Started guide
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    the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, 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. Using TV Cables The
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    a DVI 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 a monitor or a DVI-D input of an HDTV-capable TV or monitor. 40 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    provided) from the set-top box into the Audio In right (red) connector and the Audio In left (white) connector on the back of the computer. If you are using a set-top box, connect the Remote Emitter cable. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor." Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 41
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    tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in all countries/regions. The computer records television programs and enables you to control the television channels. The computer supports two tuner configurations: TV tuner Single-tuner TV source Dual
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    sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media Center program. 1 If you have a If you have a second set-top box, you can also use connector (2). 2 Remove the paper from the backing tape on the end of the cable (B), and then press
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    cables to the input of the VCR, and the other cable to the TV connector on the back of the computer. Existing setup Setting up the computer with a splitter 44 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) A Wall B Cable outlet C Coaxial cable D VCR In E VCR Out F TV In G Splitter In H Splitter Out
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    outputs. 3 Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR, and the other cable to the TV connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on the set-top box or satellite box. This enables the
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    to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer. Or Connect one end of a composite video cable to to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer. 3 If you are using a composite video or S-video connectors on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and
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    Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of computer L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 47
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    view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, computer has a composite video output connector, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In connector on the TV and to the composite video out connector (D) on the back of the computer (select models only). 48 Advanced Setup Guide
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    for the TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Enable the computer desktop for the TV. For more information, see "Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen." Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. When you
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    Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer TV option, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    the onscreen instructions. Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by the optional equipment. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI
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    optional equipment, including the audio connections when applicable. The order follows that of the preceding table. WARNING: Before connecting optional equipment, unplug the power cord for the TV and all connected components. Ensure that the optional equipment is turned off. 52 Advanced Setup
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    . The HDMI cable is sold separately. To connect an HDMI device: 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the computer. (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) Connector on the Computer 2 Connect the cable to the HDMI device. 3 Turn on the HDMI device, and start play. 4 Plug in the
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    cable to the computer and to the DVI equipment. 2 Connect the audio cables to the DVI equipment and to the computer. Connector on the Computer Connector on the Computer 3 Turn on the DVI device, and start play. 4 Plug in the computer. 5 Turn on the computer. 54 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by
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    and right Audio connectors for the component input. 3 Connect the cables to the component device. 4 Turn on the device, and start play. 5 Plug in the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 55
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    : In the countries/regions that do not support digital tuner functionality, you must use the analog tuner. You must run the Windows Media Center setup wizard to configure (or confirm) the following settings on the computer: Country/region where the computer is being used Whether you want to receive
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    Media Center configuration as follows: 1 Start the computer, and then perform the initial Windows configuration steps. 2 Start Windows Media Center by clicking the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then Windows Media Center, or by pressing the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote
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    the list of stations for the new tuner type displays in the Scan for Stations window. If you are satisfied with the stations that are listed, click Next and complete the configuration by following the onscreen instructions. If you are not satisfied with the stations that are listed, return to step
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    Line Out 5 audio input, left and right connectors 4 B Bluetooth devices 13 C cable modem, using 12 cables audio 40 Component video 52 Composite video 52 connecting computer to TV 48 DVI 52 HDMI 52 included 40 S-video 52 TV 39 video 40 coaxial cable connecting the TV signal source 45 Composite video
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    connecting to a computer 8 troubleshooting 9 disabling the network (LAN) 12 M manuals storing 10 microphone connector 4, NIC) 13 P peripherals 2 power connector 4 printer connecting 10 computer 1 set-top box 46 speaker systems 21 speakers connecting multichannel audio speakers to the computer
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    48 connecting the TV signal source 41, 44, 46 disconnecting 51 using as a monitor 48 TV coaxial cable using 41 TV tuner connecting TV to computer 48 signal source 41 U USB connector 4, 5 using coaxial cable 44 TV cables 39 your TV as a monitor 48 V video cables 39, 40 videos working with
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