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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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    protection 2 Connecting to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 9 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 10 Setting Up a Local Area Network 10 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection 12 Integrated Wireless Devices
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    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 Setup of Your TV
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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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    Audio In connector is 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 only. (Select models only.) Secondary Right audio input connector (red). NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to
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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 NIC) which connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your computer to your local area network
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    to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. The Audio Line In connector also functions as rear Line Out when a multichannel audio connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the
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    connector (red). 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
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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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    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 uses Ethernet cables to connect the devices on the network. For example, the Ethernet cable plugs into your computer network
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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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    NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a 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
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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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    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 the Search Help box. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Using
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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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    audio configuration is activated.) E Line In (light blue) connects 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 configuration is activated.) F Digital Out (orange) connects to a digital audio device
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    (select models only), select the working microphone. See "Selecting a Microphone." HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. Connect your speaker
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    only) or are sold separately. Refer to the product documentation 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 system does not require active speakers, because the receiver provides amplification
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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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    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 the back of your
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    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 speakers are connected to the
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    . 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your computer. 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your
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    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 speakers are connected to 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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    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 input jacks) D Subwoofer
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    . 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 (audio input jacks
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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. 5 If
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    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/amplifier (audio input jacks
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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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    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 . One of the connectors is not used. To connect digital audio, your computer must include a digital out connector on the sound card or on the back
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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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    (white) for Line In, Microphone, Digital In/Out The FlexiJack supports three functions. You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher 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
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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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    ). If your monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use the DVI-toVGA 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 Your
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    -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 inputs on your
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    your set-top box into the Audio In right (red) connector and the Audio In left (white) connector on the back of the computer. See "Connecting to 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
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    Guide is not available in all countries/regions. The computer records television programs and enables you to control the television channels. The computer supports routed to a single tuner. Watch a show on one channel while Windows Media Center records another show on a different channel. You can
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    Connecting the Remote Sensor The remote 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,
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    to the input of the VCR, and the other to the TV connector on the back of the computer. Existing setup A Setting the computer with a splitter A B B C C D G H H C C J D E E C C A Wall F F 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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    one to the TV connector on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position it on to change the channel on the box. See "Connecting the Remote Sensor." Existing setup Setting the computer with a splitter A A B C D B C M D E C F E C N J K K C
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    Connect the other end to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer. Or Connect one end of a composite video cable to a second output on 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
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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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    , such as DVIout, Component-out, S-video-out connectors. If so, you can connect a TV to 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
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    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. When you
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    . The following 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
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    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 TV option to return your
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    . For best results, choose the best-quality connection type that is supported by your optional equipment. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI 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
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    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. Connecting the Television Signal and Video
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    and audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately. 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the computer. (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
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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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    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. 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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    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 model number of your computer, and then click Search . 5 Click Manuals. 6 Locate the manual you want, and then
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    special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs. To see the items in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools. 4 Click an item to view it or use it. Using HP Connections or Compaq
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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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    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 4, 6 computer connecting the remote sensor 43 connecting the TV signal source 41 connecting TV signal source with set-top box and VCR 45 front-panel connectors
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    9 digital camera connecting 8, 9 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 DVI-D cable 40 E Ethernet connection 12 Ethernet network hub 5 F FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector 5 FM In
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    41, 44, 46 disconnecting 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
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