Getting Started
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Setting Up Your Computer........................................................................ |
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Putting Your Computer Together ............................................................................... |
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Placing the computer in the proper location .......................................................... |
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Using surge protection ....................................................................................... |
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Connecting to the computer ................................................................................ |
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Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)........................................................... |
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Connecting Other Devices ....................................................................................... |
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Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs.............................................................. |
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Adjusting the Monitor............................................................................................ |
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Setting Up a Local Area Network ........................................................................... |
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Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection ............................................................... |
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Integrated Wireless Devices................................................................................... |
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Connecting the Wireless LAN Device...................................................................... |
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Checking the wireless LAN device installation ..................................................... |
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Using wireless security features ......................................................................... |
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Connecting a Modem ........................................................................................... |
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Connecting Speakers or Microphone ...................................................... |
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Using Speakers .................................................................................................... |
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Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................ |
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Connecting a Microphone ..................................................................................... |
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Speaker Configurations......................................................................................... |
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Speaker types ................................................................................................. |
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Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers......................... |
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Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers ............................ |
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Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers............................. |
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Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers .......................... |
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Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System .................................................. |
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Y adapter cables ............................................................................................. |
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2.1 home stereo installation .............................................................................. |
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5.1 home audio installation .............................................................................. |
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5.1 home audio installation procedure............................................................... |
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7.1 home audio installation .............................................................................. |
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7.1 home audio installation procedure............................................................... |
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Connecting Digital Audio ...................................................................................... |
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Connecting Headphones ....................................................................................... |
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Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones ..................................................... |
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Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones ........................................... |
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Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card ..................... |
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Connecting the speakers .................................................................................. |
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Connecting the FlexiJack connector.................................................................... |
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Getting Help .......................................................................................... |
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Finding Onscreen Guides...................................................................................... |
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Finding Guides on the Web................................................................................... |
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Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center .......................................................... |
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Using the PC Help & Tools Folder ........................................................................... |
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Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections ....................................................... |
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Getting messages ............................................................................................ |
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Turning off messages ....................................................................................... |
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Reactivating messages ..................................................................................... |
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Turning On Your Computer for the First Time .......................................... |
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Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort........................................................... |
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Protecting Your Computer...................................................................................... |
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Using passwords ............................................................................................. |
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Using antivirus software.................................................................................... |
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Using firewall software..................................................................................... |
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Installing critical security updates....................................................................... |
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Turning On Your Computer for the First Time............................................................ |
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Turning Off Your Computer.................................................................................... |
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Using Shut Down............................................................................................. |
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Using Lock ...................................................................................................... |
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Using sleep mode............................................................................................ |
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Using hibernate mode ...................................................................................... |
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Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode......................................................... |
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Restarting the Computer ........................................................................................ |
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Connecting to the Internet...................................................................................... |
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Signing Up for Software Updates ........................................................................... |
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Setting Up User Accounts on Your New Computer.................................................... |
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Creating passwords ......................................................................................... |
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iv Getting Started
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices.......................................... |
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Transferring Files and Settings from Your Old Computer to Your New Computer .......... |
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Using HP Total Care Advisor Software .................................................................... |
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Using the Keyboard............................................................................... |
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Identifying Keyboard Features................................................................................ |
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Alphanumeric keys .......................................................................................... |
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Function keys .................................................................................................. |
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Edit keys......................................................................................................... |
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Arrow keys ..................................................................................................... |
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Numeric keys.................................................................................................. |
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Keyboard indicators ........................................................................................ |
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Special keyboard buttons ................................................................................. |
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Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons ...................................................................... |
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Customizing the keyboard buttons ..................................................................... |
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Keyboard Shortcuts............................................................................................... |
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Using the Mouse .................................................................................... |
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Using the Mouse Buttons ....................................................................................... |
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Scrolling......................................................................................................... |
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Autoscrolling................................................................................................... |
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Panning.......................................................................................................... |
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Switching Mouse Button Functions .......................................................................... |
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Changing Mouse Pointer Speed ............................................................................. |
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Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control .................................. |
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Remote Control Buttons Overview........................................................................... |
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About the Remote Control...................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting the remote control ......................................................................... |
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Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control............................. |
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Introducing Your Computer Software ..................................................... |
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Learning More About Software............................................................................... |
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Using the Desktop................................................................................................. |
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Removing desktop icons ................................................................................... |
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Retrieving desktop icons ................................................................................... |
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Using the Windows Start Button Menu .................................................................... |
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Using the All Programs menu ............................................................................ |
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Organizing your All Programs list...................................................................... |
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Using the Control Panel......................................................................................... |
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Resizing Windows................................................................................................ |
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Working with Digital Images ................................................................................. |
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About the Internet ................................................................................................. |
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Using a Browser................................................................................................... |
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Searching the Internet ...................................................................................... |
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Restricting Internet content................................................................................. |
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Using Antivirus Software ....................................................................................... |
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Configuring and registering Norton Internet Security software ............................... |
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Changing the virus scan time for your Norton Internet Security program ................. |
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Sending and Receiving E-Mail................................................................................ |
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Using Windows Mail ....................................................................................... |
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Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP ................................................... |
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Software Quick Reference Table............................................................................. |
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Managing Files ...................................................................................... |
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Organizing Files with Folders................................................................................. |
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Creating Folders................................................................................................... |
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Moving Files ........................................................................................................ |
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Finding Files ........................................................................................................ |
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Renaming Files..................................................................................................... |
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Deleting Files ....................................................................................................... |
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Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin ....................................................................... |
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Copying Files....................................................................................................... |
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Using a Printer ..................................................................................................... |
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Using CD and DVD Media Drives ............................................................ |
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Using Your CD and DVD Drives ............................................................................. |
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Handling CDs and DVDs .................................................................................. |
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Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs............................................................... |
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Compatibility Information ...................................................................................... |
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Disc Features and Compatibility Table .................................................................... |
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Optical Drive Quick Reference Table ...................................................................... |
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Using the Memory Card Reader ............................................................. |
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Media Insertion Guide ........................................................................................ |
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Understanding the Activity Light ........................................................................... |
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Formatting a Memory Card ................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader............................................................. |
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Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ........... |
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Connecting the Drive .......................................................................................... |
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Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay................................................................. |
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Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay ....................................... |
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Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive Letter ...................................................... |
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Using the Drive .................................................................................................. |
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Transferring files to another computer manually ................................................. |
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Disconnecting the Drive....................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting the HP Media Drive ..................................................................... |
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vi Getting Started
Using Windows Media Center .............................................................. |
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Using Windows Media Center Features ................................................................ |
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The right music for the moment ........................................................................ |
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Play Internet radio ......................................................................................... |
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Share your digital memories ........................................................................... |
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Transform your living space into a theater......................................................... |
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Setting Up Windows Media Center ...................................................................... |
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Opening Windows Media Center with a mouse................................................ |
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Windows Media Center menu bars ................................................................. |
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Navigating Windows Media Center ................................................................ |
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Windows Media Center control menu .............................................................. |
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Using Windows Media Center Power Settings .................................................. |
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Completing the setup wizard steps................................................................... |
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Windows Media Center Start Menu...................................................................... |
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Windows Media Center Start menu items ......................................................... |
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Online Media .................................................................................................... |
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Changing Windows Media Center Settings ........................................................... |
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Windows Media Center Settings categories...................................................... |
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Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs ................................................................. |
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Using Music....................................................................................................... |
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Using Music with Windows Media Center............................................................. |
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Using the music library........................................................................................ |
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Adding Music to music library......................................................................... |
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Adding music files from your hard disk drive..................................................... |
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Adding music files from a CD.......................................................................... |
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Deleting music files from the music library......................................................... |
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Using supported music file types...................................................................... |
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Playing Music Files in Music ................................................................................ |
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Changing the Visualization Settings ................................................................. |
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Playing an album in Music.............................................................................. |
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Playing a song in Music ................................................................................. |
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Creating a Queue in Music ................................................................................. |
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Finding and Playing an Album in Music ................................................................ |
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Using Album Details....................................................................................... |
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Using Search ..................................................................................................... |
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Searching for Music Tracks and Files ............................................................... |
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Creating a Playlist in Music ................................................................................. |
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Copying Music Files to CD in Music ..................................................................... |
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Using more music ............................................................................................... |
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Using radio ....................................................................................................... |
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Playing Music CDs ............................................................................................. |
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Playing CDs with Windows Media Player.............................................................. |
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Playing DVDs..................................................................................................... |
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Using country/region codes............................................................................ |
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Using DVDs in Windows Media Center................................................................. |
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Playing DVD Movies in Windows Media Center .................................................... |
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Changing the DVD Settings.................................................................................. |
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Changing the DVD Movie Language................................................................ |
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Changing DVD Remote Control Options ........................................................... |
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Changing DVD Closed Captioning .................................................................. |
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Changing DVD Audio Settings ............................................................................. |
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Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player............................................................ |
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Playing Video CDs (VCDs)................................................................................... |
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Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player.......................................... |
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Creating Audio and Data Discs............................................................. |
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Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording ............................................................ |
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Working with Audio CDs .................................................................................... |
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Audio CD tips ............................................................................................... |
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Before you begin creating discs....................................................................... |
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Creating audio CDs ....................................................................................... |
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Creating jukebox discs ................................................................................... |
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Creating video discs ...................................................................................... |
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Copying a disc ............................................................................................. |
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Creating data discs........................................................................................ |
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Creating photo (slide show) discs .................................................................... |
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Making a disc label using LightScribe .............................................................. |
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Making a paper disc label.............................................................................. |
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Working with Pictures and Videos ....................................................... |
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Working with Digital Images ............................................................................... |
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Viewing Pictures in Windows Media Center .......................................................... |
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Adding Pictures in Windows Media Center ........................................................... |
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Adding picture files from your hard disk drive ................................................... |
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Viewing Your Pictures in Windows Media Center................................................... |
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Viewing pictures as a slide show ..................................................................... |
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Viewing a slide show with music ..................................................................... |
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Using supported picture file types in Windows Media Center.............................. |
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Editing Pictures in Windows Media Center ............................................................ |
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Fixing red eye or contrast ............................................................................... |
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Cropping pictures in Windows Media Center ................................................... |
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Rotating pictures............................................................................................ |
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Printing Pictures in Windows Media Center ........................................................... |
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Copying Pictures to CDs and DVDs in Windows Media Center ................................ |
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Playing Videos in Windows Media Center ............................................................ |
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Playing digital videos..................................................................................... |
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Using supported video file types ...................................................................... |
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Transferring and Recording Video Files ................................................................. |
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Recording analog and digital video files .......................................................... |
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Creating a CD/DVD from Video Files in Windows Media Center............................. |
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Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer.................................... |
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Basic Steps to Make a Movie............................................................................... |
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Using muvee autoProducer .................................................................................. |
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Getting started .............................................................................................. |
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Capturing video from a digital video camera .................................................... |
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Adding videos............................................................................................... |
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Adding pictures............................................................................................. |
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Adding music................................................................................................ |
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Selecting the style .......................................................................................... |
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Changing the settings..................................................................................... |
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Adding an opening title and closing credits ...................................................... |
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Making the movie.......................................................................................... |
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Previewing the movie ..................................................................................... |
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Modifying the movie ...................................................................................... |
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Saving the movie project ................................................................................ |
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Recording the movie project to disc ................................................................. |
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Upgrading muvee autoProducer ........................................................................... |
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Index................................................................................................... |
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x Getting Started
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 installing and connecting your computer to the electrical power system.
Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your computer. Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on your computer, and to learn about some setup alternatives.
Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding your computer.
When setting up your new computer, place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed. Make sure all connections are secure and all cabling is out of the way. Do not place cables in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing
furniture on it.
Setting Up Your Computer 1
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 protection devices have surge protection inputs and outputs for modem or telephone lines. Telephone lines are a common path for lightning spikes to get into your system. Some surge protection devices have surge protection for television cable connections as well. Use those if your 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 your equipment if surge protection fails.
Connect your main hardware devices, such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse, to the back of the computer. Other peripheral devices, such as a printer, scanner, or camera, also plug into connectors on the back of your computer. Some computers also have connectors on the front of the computer. The table shows some, but not all, connectors.
NOTE: The location, availability, and number of connectors on your computer may vary.
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FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates
Digital audio in and digital audio out
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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 back of the computer, to record audio only. (Select models only.)
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Secondary Right audio input connector (red). |
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Headphones Out connector (green) to connect to headphones.
Microphone In connector (pink) to connect to a microphone.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect to a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with a USB connector.
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FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates.
NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector.
Power connector
Mouse connector to connect a mouse.
Keyboard connector to connect a keyboard.
Printer (parallel) connector to connect a parallel printer. (Select models only.)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 connector to connect a mouse, keyboard, digital camera, or another device with a USB connector.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector to connect video cameras and other devices with very fast transfer rates.
NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector.
ETHERNET Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) which connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub. Connect this adapter in your computer to your local area network (LAN) hub or any broadband connection.
The green LED indicates a valid connection.
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Digital video output connector to connect a TV or monitor. (Select models only.)
See the documentation that came with your display device.
Microphone In (Mic) (pink) to connect to a microphone. The Mic connector also functions as a center/subwoofer Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated.
Audio Line Out (green) to connect front speakers.
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6 Getting Started
Connector Icon/label
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Description and function (continued)
Primary right audio input from set-top box 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.)
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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.
Refer to the documentation that came with your digital photo camera or digital video camera.
To connect a digital photo camera or a digital video camera:
1Turn 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.
2Connect the 6-pin video camera transfer cable into the camera and then into an open port on the front or back of the computer. Most digital video cameras use either the FireWire (IEEE 1394) port or the USB port.
3A Found New Hardware message appears. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for Windows Vista to make the necessary settings for the new device. When installation is complete, a message appears indicating the camera is ready to use.
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If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera:
1Click the Windows Start Button® on the taskbar, and then click
Control Panel.
2Click System and Maintenance, and then click System.
3Click Device Manager.
4Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready. If the name is not there, try the following:
Click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port.
Unplug the video camera transfer cable from the computer, and plug it into a different port. Look in Device Manager for a new addition under the port.
Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of your computer by 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 assistant) or handheld computers. Refer to the documentation that came with your device.
NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the computer.
NOTE: You must use a 6-pin (not a 4-pin) FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable with the 6-pin
FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector on your computer.
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Store all computer user manuals and warranty information in an easy-to-find, safe location. It is a good idea to store your system recovery discs with your documentation. This allows easy access to all important computer documents and files.
To change the screen resolution:
1Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize.
2Click the Display Settings.
3If necessary, select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution.
4Click Apply.
5Click Yes, if it is present.
6Click OK.
NOTE: You can connect more than 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 does not work, restart the computer and try again.
Your home local area network (LAN) may consist of a wired or a wireless network that you can use to connect your computer to other devices on the network, included other computers. The network components may include a hub or a switch, which can connect multiple devices to the network, or a router, which can connect computers or a broadband Internet connection to the network. This network connection also enables you to share data, and printers or other devices among your computers. The network connection to the Internet is usually through a dial-up or cable modem.
A wired network uses Ethernet cables to connect the devices on the network. For example, the Ethernet cable plugs into your computer network interface adapter and the router.
A wireless network uses radio waves to connect the devices on the network. For example, both your computer and the router have an antenna and adapter that use the same Wi-Fi industry standard: 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a.
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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.
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The Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN, you can connect to the Internet through the network.
1Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device.
NOTE: Your computer may not come with an Ethernet connector.
AEthernet connector (RJ-45 port)
BEthernet indicator lights
2With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for the status:
ACTIVITY — Lit yellow during network data transfer activity
LINK — Lit green when there is a valid network connection
NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light.
Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following integrated wireless devices:
Wireless local area network (WLAN) devices connect the computer to wireless local area networks (commonly referred to as 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 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 a personal area network (PAN) to connect other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as computers, phones, printers, headsets, speakers, and cameras. In a PAN, each device communicates directly with the other devices, and the devices must be relatively close together — within 33 feet (10 meters) of each other.
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Wireless wide area networks (WWAN) devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere you have cellular (data) coverage. In a WWAN, each mobile device communicates to a public carrier’s base station. Public carriers install networks of base stations (similar to cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across entire states, or even entire countries/regions.
For more information about wireless technology, go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless
(Select models only)
You can connect the computer to an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network by using the external antenna that was included with your system. This device enables you to establish a wireless network using your computer as a wireless access point, 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 must connect it to the 802.11 module to increase the range and sensitivity of 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.
NOTE: The appearance of your wireless antenna may vary.
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To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on your computer correctly.
1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
2Type Device Manager into the Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window.
3Click Network adapters. 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 your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is not properly installed.
4Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.
5Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center to open the Network and Sharing Center window.
6Click 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 the Search Help box.
Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless
When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access. The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
When setting up a network, you should use one or more of the following security measures:
Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router.
Change the default network name (SSID) and password.
Use a firewall.
Set security on your Web browser.
For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless
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For information on connecting to the Internet, see “Connecting to the Internet” in this guide.
The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet.
NOTE: Your computer may not come with a modem.
Before you can use telephone dial-up to connect to the Internet and send or receive e-mail and 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 plug a modem/telephone cable into the computer modem connector and into your telephone service line wall jack connector.
A Modem connector
B Back of computer
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NOTE: For cross-references, see “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options” in your product information on the HP Support Web site, go to: http://www.hp.com/support
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 power cord). Your computer supports only active (powered) speaker systems; the speaker system must have its own power cord.
A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system. A multichannel audio speaker system is a system with more than two channels, and it may include a subwoofer. For example, 5.1 channels, referred to as a six-speaker mode, uses two front speakers (left-right), two rear speakers (left-right), a center speaker, and a subwoofer.
If your computer has multichannel audio speaker capacity (select models only), you can connect four channels for four-speaker output or six channels for 5.1 speaker output.
Connect your speaker system to the computer and then configure the audio software for sound output.
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Your model may include one of three analog sound connector types on the back of your computer:
Three connectors
Six connectors
Sound card
The connectors are 1/8-inch (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 connection (select models only).
Software configuration is different for each connector type, as noted in the instructions.
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Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps.
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Your computer comes with one microphone connector in the back of the computer. Some models have a second microphone connector in the front of the computer. Only one microphone connector works at a time, and the back connector is ready to use unless you have the multichannel audio speakers option. For computers with the multichannel audio speakers option, the microphone connector in the front of the computer, if present, is 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.”
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 system to the computer, and then configure the audio software for sound output. For more details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster.
This chapter describes the most typical options. Your system may have different components.
Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately.
NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the setup poster that came with the computer and the documentation that came with your speakers.
You may set up your computer for the following supported configurations:
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