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HP Getting Desktop Computer manual available for free PDF download: Getting Started Manual
HP Getting Getting Started Manual (80 pages)
Hewlett-Packard Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Before Getting Started
5
PC Setup Tips
5
Utility Programs
6
Important Safety Information about Your HP Media Center PC
6
Safety and Comfort
6
Online Guides
6
Connecting to the Internet
7
HP Products Work Better Together
7
Protecting the PC
8
Installing Software
8
Getting Help
8
Setting up the PC
9
HP Media Center PC Front Connectors
9
HP Media Center PC Rear Connectors
10
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC
13
Connecting to Other Devices
14
Connecting the Television Signal
15
Using TV Cables
15
Audio and Video Cables
15
Connecting the TV Signal Source
17
Connecting the Remote Sensor
19
Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
20
Using the TV as a Monitor
24
Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
26
Changing the Display for a Geforce Graphics Card
27
Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card
27
Changing the Display for an ATI Catalyst Control Center Graphics Card
28
Windows Desktop
28
Enabling and Disabling the TV Option Using the Geforce Graphics Card
30
Enabling and Disabling the TV Option with ATI Catalyst Control Center
31
Changing Your Display Using Windows XP
32
Configuring Speaker and Sound Options
33
Sound Connector Types
33
Speaker Configurations
35
Speaker System
35
Speaker Types
36
Connecting 2/2.1 (2 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
37
Connecting 4.1 (4 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
38
Connecting 5.1 (5 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
39
Connecting 7.1 (7 Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
40
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System
41
Y Adapter Cables
42
Home Stereo Installation
42
Home Audio Installation Procedure
44
Connecting Digital Audio
45
Configuring Audio Output
46
Configuring Audio Output with Multi-Channel Sound Manager
46
Enabling Digital Audio Output with Multi-Channel Sound Manager (Optional)
48
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager
48
The Sound Effect Manager Control Screens
49
Using the Audio Wizard in the Sound Effect Manager (Type 6 Connectors)
49
Retasking Front-Panel Connectors
50
Disabling Digital Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager (Optional)
50
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card
51
Enabling Digital Audio Output with a Sound Card (Optional)
51
Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
52
The Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager Control Screens
53
Configuring the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
53
Configuring Sound for Recording with the Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager
54
Retasking Front Panel Audio Connectors
54
Configuring Multi-Streaming Audio
54
Audio Output Overview
55
Audio Input Overview
55
When to Use Multi-Streaming Audio
55
Configuring Audio for Media Center
57
Configuring Audio for Intervideo Windvd Player
58
Using Headphones
58
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 Speaker System with Headphones
59
Resolving Sound Issues
59
Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Sound Card
60
Connecting the Speakers
60
Configuring the Sound Card Software
61
Entertainment Mode
61
Configuring the Flexijack Connector
62
Recording with the Sound Card
62
Sound Blaster X-Fi Configuration Modes
63
Using the PC Hardware
65
Using the Keyboard
65
Special Keyboard Buttons
65
Media Control or Playback Buttons
66
Customizing the Keyboard Buttons
66
Using the Remote Control
67
Device Manager
68
Memory Card Reader
68
Formatting a Memory Card
68
Memory Insertion Guide
69
Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader
71
Safely Remove Hardware Utility
72
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay
72
Storing Cds, Dvds, or Memory Cards
72
Installing an HP Camera Docking Station
73
Connecting the Wireless LAN
76
Index
77
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