HP A6430f Advanced Setup Guide

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    Advanced Setup Guide
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    services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage
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    to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 13 Integrated Wireless Devices 13 Connecting the Wireless LAN Device 14 Checking the wireless LAN device installation 15 Using wireless security features
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    satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV ..........46 Using a 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
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    to use 51 Connecting an HDMI device 53 Connecting a DVI device 54 Connecting to 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
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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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    and 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 devices with very fast transfer rates. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE
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    video camera, or other analog source to the computer. A/V In Audio 2 L A/V In Audio 2 R Secondary Left audio input connector (white). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard connector. Power connector.
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    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 Side S-Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer (also
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    Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set-top box. Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers of the computer on the TV tuner card. You may want to
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    connector, which connects to an HDMI monitor or TV display. You may need to use a HDMI-to-DVI adapter to connect the display to the computer. Digital video output connector, which connects to a TV or monitor (select models only). You may need to use a VGA-to-DVI or a HDMI-to-DVI adapter
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    Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer is ready to use. 8 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    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 photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start
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    using USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports. These peripheral devices include printers, scanners, video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistants) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device. NOTE: Some peripheral devices
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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
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    Interface Card, wireless networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in corporate offices, your home, and public areas such as airports and restaurants. In a WLAN, each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless access point, which can be several meters away. Computers with WLAN devices may support
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    the radio. To connect the wireless LAN antenna: 1 Screw the wireless LAN antenna cable into the wireless LAN connector on the back of the computer. 2 For the best wireless performance, place the antenna on the computer or in an elevated and open area. 14 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either the computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on
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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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    may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of the computer: Three connectors Six connectors Audio card The connectors are 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks that connect from the back of the computer to speakers and microphones. Your system may also have a separate Digital Out connector
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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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    . Type S has audio card. Connecting a Microphone Your computer comes with one microphone connector in the back of the computer. Some models have a second your 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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    speakers. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A six connectors. Type S is sound card. 3 Connect the cable to the audio system. For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your computer (select models only), connect the
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    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 guide. Type S (audio card): See "Using the
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    computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. 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 guide. Type S (audio card
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    . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. 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
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    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 Realtek HD
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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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    system depends on the number of speakers that you install: 2/2.1 speaker system: One Y adapter cable 4/4.1 speaker system: Two Y adapter cables 6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables 8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo system to a computer requires audio cables
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    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 E Front speakers (left
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    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 jacks) D Subwoofer E Center speaker
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    connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may Y adapter cables are plugged into. 8 Turn on the computer. 32 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    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 guide. Type S (audio card): See "Using the
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    home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. Type 6 has six connectors. Type S has audio card 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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    computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options" in the Getting Started guide. 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 guide. Type S (audio card
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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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    of connecting to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer 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.
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    connect your audio 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 to configure the speaker settings in the
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    connect the television signals. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the TV. TV signal source video in to the computer. Audio out from the computer to the TV. TV signal source audio in to the computer. NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model
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    Connects 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 TV display. Composite video cable RCA yellow end. Plugs into an RCA connector
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    cable to connect the TV-out on the computer to the TV. Connecting the TV Signal Source Connect the signal source for the TV by using the TV In coaxial connector or the S-video or composite video In connector. NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model. 1 Plug the connector of
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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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    The remote sensor is a small device that connects to the computer and enables the remote control to work with the Windows Media 3 Plug the remote control sensor cable into a USB connector (D) on the back of the computer. 4 Place the remote sensor so that you can easily point at it with the remote
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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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    computer with a splitter A Wall B Cable outlet C Coaxial cable D Set-top box/Satellite In E Set-top box/Satellite Out F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Splitter In K Splitter Out L TV In on back of computer M Remote control sensor cable N Remote control sensor Connecting the Television Signal and Video
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    S-video cable or composite video cable video In connector on the back of the computer. Or Connect one end of a composite video video-to-composite video adapter cable, and then connect the adapter to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer. 3 If you are using a composite video or S-video
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    B Cable outlet C Set-top box/Satellite In D Set-top box/Satellite 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
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    on the TV. NOTE: There may be two S-video connectors on the back of the computer: S-video Out on the video card (select models only), and S-video In on the TV tuner card. If the TV has an S-video connector, connect an S-video cable (A) (not included) from the S-video In connector on the TV to the
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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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    what to do within the 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 selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this procedure may be
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    connected to the computer to change the display settings. To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button. 5 Click the tab for the video card. (The tab may
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    is capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and control signals. For more information, see the power cord for the TV and all connected components. Ensure that the optional equipment is turned off. 52 Advanced Setup Guide (
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    device This is the recommended connection for video and audio. 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
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    . Connect the HDMI end of the converter to the Digital Video connector on the computer, and then connect the DVI cable to the DVI equipment. Or If the computer has a DVI connector, use a DVI video cable, and connect the cable to the computer and to the DVI equipment. 2 Connect the audio cables to
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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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    video input for Input 3. 1 Connect the S-video equipment to the S-video computer. 6 Turn on the computer. Configuring the TV Tuner The computer includes a TV tuner that can receive analog or digital (DVB-T) broadcasts. NOTE: In the countries/regions that do not support Guide (features vary by model)
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    supported. In both tuners: Interactive TV is not supported. High-Definition (HD) is not supported. Guide" step is part of the Custom setup. Perform the initial Windows Media Center configuration as follows: 1 Start the computer . 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Required Setup
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    tuners, TV signal, and Guide, and then click Next. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. After performing the Scan for the original tuner. Changing the tuner settings Complete the following procedure to reconfigure the computer if you move it to another country/region, or change the type of TV
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    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 cable 40 Composite video connector 4, 6 computer connecting the remote sensor 43 connecting
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    High-Definition component video 52 TV, connecting 51 K keyboard connector 4 L LAN (local area network) 12 antenna 14 checking wireless LAN device 15 connecting Ethernet LAN 5 connecting wireless LAN device 14 setting up 13 using Local Area Network 12 local area network (LAN) 12 M manuals storing 10
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    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 home videos 8 W WEP 15 wired network connection 13 wireless devices 13 wireless LAN 14 wireless LAN connection 14 wireless local area
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