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- Page 1 Advanced Setup Guide...
- Page 2 HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting Up the Computer ...1 Putting the Computer Together ...1 Placing the computer in the proper location ...1 Using surge protection ...2 Connecting to the computer ...2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)...8 Connecting Other Devices ...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... - Page 4 Using a TV as a Monitor ...48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV ...48 Connecting the computer to a TV...48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen...49 Adjusting the screen resolution ...49 Connecting more than one display ...49 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display ...50...
- Page 5 Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV ...51 Choosing the AV connection to use...51 Connecting an HDMI device ...53 Connecting a DVI device ...54 Connecting to a Standard TV ...55 Connecting to component video ...55 Connecting to S-video ...56 Configuring the TV Tuner...56 Digital versus analog tuner ...57 Initial configuration using Windows Media Center setup wizard ...57 Changing the tuner settings...58...
- Page 6 Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
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Page 7: Setting Up The Computer
Putting the Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer. Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on the computer, and to learn about some setup alternatives. Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding the computer. -
Page 8: Using Surge Protection
Using surge protection Help protect the monitor, computer, and accessories by connecting all power cords for the computer and peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, or scanner) to a surge protection device, such as a power strip with surge protection or an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). - Page 9 Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices. Serial 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 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector.
- Page 10 Connector Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Secondary S-video connector to connect a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the S-Video 2 computer. Secondary Composite video connector (yellow) to Composite connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog Video 2 source to the computer.
- Page 11 Connector Icon/Label ETHERNET Center Rear Side S-Video Description and function (continued) 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. Ethernet LAN connector is a network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) that connects to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast...
- Page 12 Connector Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Icon/Label Description and function (continued) Composite Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to Video a TV set-top box. Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). A/V In NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio Audio 1 In connector, which is connected to the motherboard.
- Page 13 Connector Icon/Label Analog Video VGA/Monitor HDMI Digital Audio Description and function (continued) Modem (Line In RJ-11) (select models only). Plug the modem cable (provided in the computer box) into the computer modem connector on the back of the computer. Plug the other end to the telephone line wall jack connector.
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Page 14: Connecting A Digital Camera (Photo Or Video)
Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video) The following instructions apply only to digital photo cameras and digital video cameras. NOTE: When connecting an analog video camera to the computer, use the Video and Audio In connectors on the front or back of the computer. Refer to the documentation that came with your digital photo camera or digital video camera. - Page 15 You may need to install driver software for your camera. If so, Windows displays a message asking if you want to locate and install driver software. Insert the driver software CD, click Locate and install driver software, and then follow any onscreen instructions to install the software.
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Page 16: Connecting Other Devices
Connecting Other Devices Other peripheral devices can be connected to the front or back of the 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 assistants) or handheld computers. -
Page 17: Adjusting The 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. -
Page 18: Setting Up A Local Area Network
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. -
Page 19: Setting Up A Wired (Ethernet) Connection
Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection 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. -
Page 20: Connecting The Wireless Lan Device
For more information about wireless technology, go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Connecting the Wireless LAN Device (Select models only) You can connect the computer to an 802.11n (select models only), 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network by using the external antenna that was included with the... -
Page 21: Checking The Wireless Lan Device Installation
Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). When setting up a network, HP recommends that you use one or more of the following security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. -
Page 22: Connecting A Modem
Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet, see “Connecting to the Internet” in the Getting Started guide. Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) -
Page 23: Connecting Speakers Or Microphone
Connecting Speakers or Microphone Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only), or they are sold separately. For details about connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster. If the 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. - Page 24 Software 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 Three connectors connectors Audio card connector When installing cables, use the sound connectors that match your computer model, as shown in the installation procedure steps.
- Page 25 The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Side (gray) connects to side left and right analog speakers in an eight-speaker system (7.1). Line C/Sub (gold) connects to front center/ subwoofer speakers in a multichannel audio configuration.
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Page 26: Connecting A Microphone
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 your computer for two stereo speakers or for multichannel audio speaker systems. -
Page 27: Speaker Configurations
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. Speaker Configurations You may set up your computer for the following supported configurations: Name... -
Page 28: Speaker Types
Speaker types Speakers may be included with the monitor (select models 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. -
Page 29: Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound 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. - Page 30 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. Connect the cables to the audio system. Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer.
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Page 31: Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for six-channel (5.1 speaker) output: Turn off the computer. Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. -
Page 32: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
Plug in the speaker system power. Turn on the speaker system. After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options” in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager”... - Page 33 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio Line Rear connector on the back of your computer. For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray Audio Line Side connector on the back of your computer. Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold Audio Line C/ Sub connector on the back of your computer.
- Page 34 The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation. Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model) Color Description Lime green Front audio input Black Rear audio input Orange Center/subwoofer audio input Gray Side audio input (not shown)
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Page 35: Connecting Your Home Stereo System (Optional)
Connecting your home stereo system (optional) Most home receivers/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You must connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack on one end, and two RCA connectors on the other. These cables are purchased separately. -
Page 36: 2.1 Home Stereo Installation
2.1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2.1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) Y adapter cables... -
Page 37: 5.1 Home Audio Installation
5.1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5.1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. This is only a suggested configuration. Your system may be different. Computer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) Y adapter cables Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) - Page 38 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5.1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In.
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Page 39: 7.1 Home Audio Installation
After the audio system is connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound 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”... -
Page 40: 7.1 Home Audio Installation Procedure
7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: Turn off the computer. Turn off the receiver/amplifier. Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. -
Page 41: Connecting Digital Audio
If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector on the back of your computer. Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (8/7.1 or higher-channel system). - Page 42 To connect digital audio, your computer must include a Digital Audio Out connector on either the audio card or the back panel. You must connect multichannel speaker outputs if you connect the digital output. To connect digital audio speakers: Turn off the computer. Connect the orange Digital Audio Out connector on the back panel of your computer to the digital input (S/PDIF) on the digital speakers or a digital audio system.
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Page 43: Connecting Speakers Using The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card This section provides an overview of connecting to the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. NOTE: For additional information on connecting the speakers, refer to the documentation that came with your speakers. Connecting the speakers Connector Description... -
Page 44: Connecting The Flexijack Connector
To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. Turn on the computer. 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”... -
Page 45: Connecting The Television Signal And Video Cables
Connecting the Television Signal and This section describes how to connect the computer to the television and which cables to use. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only). If the monitor 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... -
Page 46: Audio And Video Cables And Adapters
Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the computer to the television system. NOTE: The number and type of cables required to connect the computer may vary by model. Some cables are included for select models only. -
Page 47: Connecting The Tv Signal Source
Cable Name TV coaxial cable Remote Infrared (IR) cable (Infrared transmitter) Splitter RCA stereo You may need to purchase extra cables separately. Your computer may not include all the cables you need for the computer setup, and the cables included may vary by model. For example, if the TV has an S-video input connector, you may want to use an S-video cable to connect the TV-out on the computer to the TV. -
Page 48: Connecting A Dual Tuner
Connecting a dual tuner (Select models only) NOTE: The Television (Electronic) Program Guide is not available in all countries/regions. The computer records television programs and enables you to control the television channels. The computer supports two tuner configurations: TV tuner Single-tuner TV source Dual-tuner TV... -
Page 49: Connecting The Remote Sensor
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. 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 (1) on the back of the remote sensor;... -
Page 50: Connecting The Tv Signal Source When You Have An Existing Setup
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup This section describes how to connect the computer to an existing setup for the TV signal source. Wall to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable Disconnect the coaxial cable from the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included;... -
Page 51: Wall To Cable Tv Set-Top Box Or Satellite Box To Vcr To Tv, Using Coaxial Cable
Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable Disconnect the coaxial cable from the input to the VCR, and connect it to the input of a coaxial cable signal splitter (not included; available at electronics stores). Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. -
Page 52: Wall To Cable Tv Set-Top Box Or Satellite Box To Vcr And Tv, Using S-Video Cable Or Composite Video Cable Between The Box And The Vcr Or Tv
Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR and TV, using S-video cable or composite video cable between the box and the VCR or TV Do not detach any cables from the existing setup. Connect an additional cable by doing one of the following: Connect one end of an S-video cable (not included) to a second output on the set-top box or satellite box. - Page 53 Existing setup With a computer Wall Cable outlet Set-top box/Satellite In Set-top box/Satellite Out S-video or composite cable VCR In VCR Out TV In Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter S-video In on back of computer Remote control sensor cable Remote control sensor Set-top box/second...
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Page 54: Using A Tv As A Monitor
DVI-out, Component-out, and 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. -
Page 55: Viewing The Computer Desktop On A Tv Screen
(select models only). You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Each time that 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. -
Page 56: Using The Windows Media Center Setup For Optional Setup Of The Tv Display
Windows Media Center looks on your display” step. 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 the TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on the computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. -
Page 57: Disabling The Tv-Out Option
Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer and view the computer desktop on the original monitor, you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. - Page 58 The following table shows the possible AV connection types, listed in order of decreasing video playback quality (from best to good): Cable Port The remainder of this chapter describes how to connect optional equipment, 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.
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Page 59: Connecting An Hdmi Device
Connecting an HDMI device This is the recommended connection for video and audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately. To connect an HDMI device: Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the computer. (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) Connector on the Computer Connect the cable to the HDMI device. -
Page 60: Connecting A Dvi Device
Connecting a DVI device The DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter, and audio cables are sold separately. Connect the video cables: If the computer has an HDMI connector, use a DVI video cable with a DVI-to-HDMI converter. Connect the HDMI end of the converter to the Digital Video connector on the computer, and then connect the DVI cable to the DVI equipment. -
Page 61: Connecting To A Standard Tv
Connecting to a Standard TV NOTE: Cables are sold separately. Connecting to component video Connect the component video cable to the Component (Y, Pb, Pr) connectors. The example shows two sets of Component connectors that you can use: Input 1 or Input 2. Connect the component audio cable to the left and right Audio connectors for the component input. -
Page 62: Connecting To S-Video
Connecting to S-video Connect the S-video equipment to the S-video connector (Input 3 in this example): Connect the audio cable connectors to the left and right Audio connectors for Input 3. Connect the cables to the device. Turn on the device, and start play. Plug in the computer. -
Page 63: Digital Versus Analog Tuner
Digital versus analog tuner The setup wizard makes it easy to perform the tuner configuration. One thing to consider before starting the wizard is whether you want to receive analog or digital TV signals. The digital tuner offers the following advantages over analog: No distortion caused by interference or being far from the broadcast transmitter. -
Page 64: Changing The Tuner Settings
Select Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide, and then click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions. After performing the Scan for Stations step, the wizard displays all the TV stations that the selected tuner is able to receive. If the list does not contain stations that you want to view, click Back until you return to the Select Your TV Signal Type window and select the other tuner setting (analog if you selected digital first, or digital if you selected analog). -
Page 65: Index
adjusting monitor adjusting the screen resolution analog video cable/adapter audio cables audio connector Audio Line Out audio input, left and right connectors Bluetooth devices cable modem, using cables audio Component video Composite video connecting computer to TV HDMI included S-video video coaxial cable connecting the TV signal source... - Page 66 devices connecting digital camera connecting digital video camera connecting to a computer troubleshooting disabling the TV-Out option disconnecting the TV DVI-I or DVI-D cable Ethernet connection Ethernet network hub FM In connector FM radio antenna connecting Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera headphones connector...
- Page 67 Television signal/television signals connecting connecting the TV signal source disconnecting using as a monitor TV coaxial cable using TV tuner connecting TV to computer signal source USB connector using coaxial cable TV cables your TV as a monitor video cables videos working with home videos wired network connection...
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