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  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up Your Computer ...1 Putting Your Computer Together ...1 Placing the computer in the proper location ...1 Using surge protection ...2 Connecting to the computer ...2 Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)...8 Connecting Other Devices ...9 Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs...10 Adjusting the Monitor...10 Setting Up a Local Area Network ...10 Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection ...12...
  • Page 4 Using Your TV as a Monitor ...48 Cables for connecting the computer to a TV ...48 Connecting the computer to a TV...48 Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen...49 Adjusting the screen resolution ...49 Connecting more than one display ...50 Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display...50...
  • Page 5 Finding Onscreen Guides ...59 Finding Guides on the Web...59 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center ...60 Using the PC Help & Tools Folder ...60 Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections ...60 Getting messages ...61 Turning off messages ...61 Reactivating messages ...62 Index...63...
  • Page 6 Start Here...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Computer

    Putting Your Computer Together 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.

  • Page 8: Using Surge Protection

    Using surge protection 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).
  • Page 9 Connector Icon/label Description and function (continued) Monitor 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 Digital audio in and digital audio out Side speaker out Setting Up Your Computer...
  • Page 10 Connector S-video Start Here Icon/label Description and function (continued) Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Secondary S-video connector to connect your 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 Description and function (continued) 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.
  • Page 12 Connector Start Here Icon/label Description and function (continued) 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.
  • Page 13 Connector Icon/label A/V In Audio 1 TV/Cable Ant FM Ant Analog Video Digital Audio 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.

  • 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: Connecting Other Devices

    If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: Click the Windows Start Button Control Panel. Click System and Maintenance, and then click System. Click Device Manager. Click the plus sign (+) next to the camera port. If the name of the camera appears, the device is ready.

  • Page 16: Storing Documentation And Recovery Discs

    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 17 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 18: 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 19: 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 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network by using the external antenna that was included with your system.

  • Page 20: Checking The Wireless Lan Device Installation

    Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you set up a home WLAN or access an existing public WLAN, always enable security features to protect your network from unauthorized access.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Modem

    Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet, see “Connecting to the Internet” in the Getting Started guide. The modem is used for connecting to an ISP that provides a telephone dial-up connection to the Internet. NOTE: Your computer may 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).
  • Page 22 Start Here...

  • Page 23: Connecting Speakers Or Microphone

    Connecting Speakers or Microphone 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 Using Speakers Speakers are included with the monitor (select models only) or are sold separately. For details on connecting stereo speakers to the computer, see the setup poster.

  • Page 24: Sound Connector Types

    Sound Connector Types 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.
  • Page 25 Use the sound connectors that match your computer model when installing cables, as shown in the installation procedure steps. The following table shows the sound connectors on the back panel of computer systems. Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors.

  • 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.” 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 Types

    Name Speaker system 8/7.1 Two front speakers, two rear speakers, two side speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer (select models only). Home audio Home stereo or home system theater audio system with passive speakers. Digital audio Digital speakers or digital input connector on audio system.

  • Page 28: Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect simple left/right stereo active speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer for two-channel (2.1 speaker) output: Turn off the computer. Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 29: Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers To connect two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a subwoofer for four-channel (4.1 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 30: Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    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.” Type 3: See “Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager.” Type 6: See “Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager.”...
  • Page 31 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 center/subwoofer speaker cable to the gold (or pink Mic) connector that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 32: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers And A Subwoofer) Audio Speakers

    The following diagram shows a typical 5.1 audio installation: Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7.1 speaker) output: Turn off the computer.
  • Page 33 Connect the cables to the audio system. Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. Plug in the speaker system power.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Computer To A Home Audio System

    Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System You can connect your computer to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers by using your existing speakers. For examples, see “2.1 home stereo installation” or “5.1 home audio installation.” Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors.

  • Page 35: 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. Front Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card)

  • Page 36: 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 37 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.

  • Page 38: 7.1 Home Audio Installation

    Turn on the computer. 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 Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager.” Type 6: See “Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager.” Sound card: See “Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card.”...

  • Page 39: 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 that matches the back of your computer.

  • Page 40: 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 that matches 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 41 To connect digital audio speakers: Turn off the computer. Connect the Digital Out connector on the back panel of your computer to the digital input (S/PDIF) on digital speakers or a digital audio system. NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors.

  • Page 42: 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 To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers:...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Flexijack Connector

    Connecting the FlexiJack connector The FlexiJack connector performs three functions: Digital Input/Output Line In Microphone You must select the function in the Creative Console Launcher. NOTE: If you are using the FlexiJack as your Digital In connection and you want to connect digital speakers as your output device, you will need a special connector from Creative.
  • Page 44 Start Here...

  • Page 45: Connecting The Television Signal And Video Cables

    Connecting the Television Signal and This section describes how to connect your 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 your 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 graphic card, and...
  • Page 46 Cable Name Composite video cable S-video cable Analog video cable/ adapter (select models only) DVI-I or DVI-D cable TV coaxial cable Remote Infrared (IR) cable (Infrared transmitter) NOTE: The computer includes one, with single TV tuner or two, with dual-tuner option.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Tv Signal Source

    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. Plug the connector of a coaxial cable from your TV cable into the TV/Cable Ant connector on the back of the computer, and then turn the connector to tighten it.

  • 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 your 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 your 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 your 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 output R-Audio...

  • Page 54: Using Your Tv As A Monitor

    Component-out, S-video-out connectors. If so, you can connect a TV to one of the output connector sets, and then view the computer desktop image, watch DVD movies, or play games on the TV screen. TV-out connectors are an optional feature.

  • Page 55: Viewing The Computer Desktop On A Tv Screen

    Turn on the TV and select the TV In video source. For more information, refer to the documentation for your TV set. Turn on the computer. Enable the computer desktop for the TV. For more information, see “Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen.”...

  • Page 56: Connecting More Than One Display

    “Optimize how 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 your TV display: NOTE: The type of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option.

  • Page 57: Disabling The Tv-Out Option

    Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions. Disabling the TV-out Option When you want to disconnect the TV from the computer and view your computer desktop on the original monitor, you may need to disable the TV option to return your computer display to its original resolution.

  • Page 58: Connecting To A Monitor Or High-Definition Tv

    Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to use When connecting optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the type of connection you can use. When your optional equipment has more than one type of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality playback image.
  • Page 59 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.

  • Page 60: Connecting An Hdmi Device

    Connecting an HDMI device This is the recommended connection for video and audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the computer. (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) Output Connect the cable to the HDMI device. Turn on the HDMI device, and start play.

  • Page 61: 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 your 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 connect the DVI cable to the DVI equipment.

  • Page 62: Connecting To A Standard Tv

    Connecting to a Standard TV 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.

  • Page 63: Connecting To S-Video

    Connecting to S-video WARNING: In this example, Input 3 has both S-video and Video connectors, which share the left and right Audio connectors. Connect only one video input for Input 3. 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.
  • Page 64 Start Here...

  • Page 65: Getting Help

    Finding Guides on the Web You can find guides and information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. Select your country/region and language. Click Support and Drivers.

  • Page 66: Using The Onscreen Help And Support Center

    Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by HP to bring you important information for your computer: Messages arrive while you’re connected to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on your desktop.

  • Page 67: Getting Messages

    You can exit this window, and HP Connections or Compaq Connections remains active. If HP Connections or Compaq Connections has not been activated on your system, the screen contains an Activate button to activate the service. Click Activate to start the service and view a list of messages that may have been received previously.

  • Page 68: Reactivating Messages

    Reactivating messages When you reactivate the HP Connections or Compaq Connections service, the service runs whenever you are connected to the Internet, and you automatically receive messages as they become available. To turn on the service: Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

  • Page 69: Index

    adjusting monitor Adjusting the screen resolution analog video cable/adapter Audio and Video Cables audio connector Audio Line Out Audio input left and right connectors Bluetooth devices cables Component Video Composite video connecting computer to TV HDMI included S-video coaxial cable connecting the TV signal source Composite video cable Composite video connector...
  • Page 70 devices connecting digital camera connecting digital video camera connecting to a computer troubleshooting Disabling the TV-Out Option Disconnecting the TV documentation, onscreen DVI-I or DVI-D cable Ethernet connection Ethernet network hub FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector FM In connector FM radio antenna connecting Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera...
  • Page 71 TV coaxial cable using TV tuner connecting TV to computer signal source updates from Compaq Connections, using updates from HP Connections, using USB connector Using coaxial cable Using TV Cables using your TV as a monitor Video Cables videos...
  • Page 72 Part number: 5991-6997 Part number: 5991-7126...

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