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    Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use
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    Table of Contents Setting Up Your Computer 1 Putting Your 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 9 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
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    VCR or TV 46 Using Your 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 resolution 49 Connecting more than one display 50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional
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    Getting Help 59 Finding Onscreen Guides 59 Finding Guides on the Web 59 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center 60 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder 60 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections 60 Getting messages 61 Turning off messages 61 Reactivating messages 62 Index...63 Table of
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    Your Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read "Safety Information" in the Warranty and Support Guide before
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    Help protect your monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for your 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
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    Icon/label Description and function (continued) Monitor Serial 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 Digital
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    Center/subwoofer Secondary S-video connector to connect your VCR, S-video S-Video 2 video camera, or other analog source to the computer. connected to the TV tuner. You must use the Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard and located on the back of the computer, to record audio
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    pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector. Power connector Mouse connector to connect a mouse. Keyboard connector to connect a or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your computer to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection. The
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    . Composite 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 include this primary left audio input connector on
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    NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary right audio input connector on the front of the computer. (Select models only.) TV In (TV antenna or cable input from wall outlet with no set-top box.) FM In (radio
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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 Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system to start. NOTE: If a Digital Video Device Auto Play window appears when you connect your camera, click Cancel. 2 Connect the 6-pin video camera
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    If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® on the taskbar, and video cameras, digital photo cameras, memory card readers, and PDAs (personal digital assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came
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    one display 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
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    The preceding illustration 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. Setting Up Your
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    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 three IEEE physical layer industry standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a. Bluetooth devices create
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    or you can use your 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 [ISP] for further information). An external antenna is supplied with your system; you
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    to open the Network and Sharing Center window. 6 Click Add a device to the network and follow any 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
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    Getting Started guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may faxes, you must connect your telephone service line to the modem (A), which is on the back of the computer (B). The setup poster shows you how to
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    : http://www.hp.com/support Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. NOTE: Speakers may be passive (no power button and no power cord) or active (power button or
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    a separate Digital Out connection (select models only). Software configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions. Sound Connector Illustration Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to the
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    D Mic (pink) connects to microphone. (Type 3 also functions as center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.) E Line to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio
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    a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your computer for two front speakers, two "Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a rear speakers, a center Subwoofer) Audio Speakers" speaker, and a subwoofer. 20 Start Here
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    system Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). Home stereo or home for your speakers. Your computer supports only an active (powered) speaker system. An active speaker system must have its own power cord. A home audio
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    the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 5 Turn on the 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. Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 After the
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    speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn
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    Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches
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    to the audio system. 6 Connect the front, rear, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 7 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the
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    Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your
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    audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 8 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 9 Plug in the speaker system power. 10 Turn on the speaker system. 11 After the
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    home audio installation." Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the
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    and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub 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
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    a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub 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
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    of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (6/5.1 or higher
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    a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub IN OUT F E C D G Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver
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    mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into 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) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier
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    of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher
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    S is sound card. 3 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 4 Plug in the speaker system power. 5 Turn on the speaker system. 6 After a Sound Card." Follow the instructions to enable digital audio output. Connecting Speakers or Microphone 35
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    to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to 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 "Connecting the FlexiJack connector" to configure the
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    Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions: Digital Input/Output Line In Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as
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    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. Audio and
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    from cable set-top boxes or antennas. 2 Way Splitter Remote Infrared (IR) cable Used to control TV signal source from set-top box. (Infrared transmitter) NOTE: The computer includes one, with single TV tuner or two, with dual-tuner option. Splitter Used to connect one signal source to two RF
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    . NOTE: The location and number of connectors may vary by model. 1 Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable into the TV/Cable Ant connector on the back of the computer, and then turn the connector to tighten it. Or Plug a cable into the S-video or composite video In connector on
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    channel lineups; for example, if you are using two satellite TV sources, they must provide exactly the same channels. All TV viewing and scheduling is provided through the Television (Electronic) Program Guide in Windows Media Center, so both TV sources must have identical Television Program
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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 cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box that controls your TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter
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    Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the computer to an existing setup for your TV signal source. Wall to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable 1 Disconnect the coaxial cable from the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter
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    coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. 3 Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR, and the other one to the TV connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on your set-top box or satellite box. This enables the
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    or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV 1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup. 2 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 cable, you must also connect audio
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    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 P L-Audio Connecting the
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    one of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. TV-out connectors are an optional feature. Cables for connecting the computer to a TV To connect your computer to a TV, you need a video cable and an audio cable. The type
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    for your 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 your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option
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    procedure describes what to do within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for your TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in
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    be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.) 13 Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer and view your computer desktop on the original monitor, you may need to disable the
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    -Definition TV Choosing the best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by your optional equipment. NOTE: Some graphic cards have 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
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    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. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 53
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    . (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) HDMI Output 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 computer. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 In the TV Option menu, define the HDMI Setup items. 54 Start Here
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    Connecting a DVI device The DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter, and audio cables are sold separately. 1 Connect the video cables: If your computer has an HDMI connector, use a DVI video cable with a DVI-toHDMI converter. Connect the HDMI end of the converter to the Digital Video connector on
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    Connecting to a Standard TV Cables are sold separately. Connecting to component video WARNING: In this example, Input 1 and Input 2 each have both 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. 56 Start Here
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    to the left and right Audio connectors for Input 3. 3 Connect the cables to the 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 57
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    You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the
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    Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the
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    the operation of your computer, while the service is off. To turn off the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections
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    receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click HP Connections or Compaq Connections. HP Connections or Compaq Connections displays. 5 Click Activate to reactivate the
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    Audio Line Out 6 Audio input left and right connectors 4 B Bluetooth devices 12 C cables Component Video 52 Composite video 52 connecting computer to TV 48 DVI 52 HDMI 52 included 39 S-video 52 TV 39 coaxial cable connecting the TV signal source 45 Composite video cable 40 Composite video connector
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    digital video camera connecting to a computer 8 troubleshooting 9 Disabling the TV-Out Option 51 Disconnecting the TV 51 documentation, onscreen 59 DVI-I or Support 60 home stereo system connecting to the computer 28 K keyboard connector 5 L LAN antenna 10, 13 local area network (LAN) 10 M manuals
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    51 using as a monitor 48 TV coaxial cable using 40 TV tuner connecting TV to computer 48 signal source 41 U updates from Compaq Connections, using 60 updates from HP Connections, using 60 USB connector 4, 5 Using coaxial cable 44 Using TV Cables 39 using your TV as a monitor 48 V Video Cables
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