HP Pavilion Slimline s3600 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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    to the computer 2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video 8 Connecting Other Devices 10 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs 10 Adjusting the Monitor 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista 11 Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel 11 Setting
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    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 the TV 51 iv Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by
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    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 tuner settings 58 Index...59 Table
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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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    . Use those if the computer has a television tuner installed. Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strip must be specifically labeled as having this capability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a damage replacement policy that replaces the equipment if 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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    to a VCR, 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 and located on the
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    only). Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector card, or NIC) that connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter on the computer Video Audio Line In (blue) connector to connect to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer
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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 on the back of the computer. Plug the other end to the telephone line wall jack connector. Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video connector (select models only), which connects to a TV. VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, which connects to a VGA monitor. You may need to use
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    your digital photo camera or digital 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
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    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 Button® Control Panel. on the
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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
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    time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again. Adjusting the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel To change the screen resolution by using the NVIDIA Control Panel: 1 Right-click an empty
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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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    connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to 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
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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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    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 only). Go
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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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    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 connector types on the back of the computer: Three connectors Six connectors Audio card The connectors are 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini-jacks
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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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    sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type In (light blue) connects to an analog audio device such as a CD player for input into computer. (Type 3 Line In devices or a microphone. The FlexiJack supports two functions. You must select either the microphone or
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    ready to use. To use a microphone connected to the front of your computer (select models only), select the working microphone. See "Selecting a microphone" in the Getting Started guide. HP computers support many different audio options, sound connections, and speaker configurations. You may set up
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    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 subwoofer (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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    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 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
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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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    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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    your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. 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 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 Audio Line In (light blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector on the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect
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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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    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 computer includes video and audio cables to connect the
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    on the computer or connects a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter 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
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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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    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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    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 the TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) to connector
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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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    If you are using a composite video or S-video cable, you must also connect audio cables (not included) from the satellite box or set-top box to the Audio In right (red) and Audio In left (white) connectors on the back of the computer. 4 Connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter), and position
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    -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 P L-Audio Connecting
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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 the computer to a TV, you need a video cable and an audio cable. The type of
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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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    of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for the computer. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. Or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media
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    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. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
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    video, audio and control signals. For more information, see "Connecting an HDMI device." DVI transmits an all-digital video signal for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. For more information, see "Connecting a DVI device." Component video transmits video as separate red (Pr), green (Y), and blue
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    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. 3 Turn on the HDMI device, and start
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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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    audio cable to the left 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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    device. 4 Turn on the device, and start play. 5 Plug in the 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 digital tuner functionality, you must use
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    Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. The Windows Media Center setup wizard displays. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Required Setup steps. After completing the Required Setup steps, the Optional Setup screen displays. Connecting the Television Signal and Video
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    the type of TV signals that you receive (cable, satellite, or antenna): 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center. 2 Click Tasks, Settings, TV, and then Set Up TV Signal. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. 58 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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    monitor 11 adjusting the screen resolution 49 analog video cable/adapter 40 audio cables 40 audio connector 5 Audio 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
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    connecting 10 screen resolution adjusting 49 setting up computer 1 set-top box 46 speaker systems 21 speakers connecting multichannel audio speakers to the computer 17, 19-36 splitter cable, using 41 surge protector 2 S-video cable 40 S-video In connector 4, 5 60 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary
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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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