Advanced Setup Guide
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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 .....................................
Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................17 Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................17 Connecting a Microphone .....................................................................................20 Speaker Configurations.........................................................................................21 Speaker types ....................................................................
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 ...........................................................
vi Advanced Setup Guide (features vary by model)
Setting Up the Computer WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements for your new location before plugging the computer into an AC power outlet. WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting the computer to the electrical power system. Putting the Computer Together Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up the computer.
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). 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 the system.
Connector Icon/Label Serial Description and function (continued) Serial port for some digital cameras or other serial devices. Audio Line Out (powered speakers). Audio Line In. Headphones. Microphone. FireWire® (IEEE 1394) for video cameras or other devices with very fast transfer rates. NOTE: You must use a 6-pin FireWire (IEEE 1394) transfer cable with this 6-pin connector. Digital audio in and digital audio out. Side speaker out. Rear speaker out. Center/Subwoofer.
Connector Icon/Label Description and function (continued) S-Video 2 Secondary S-video connector to connect a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the computer. Composite Video 2 Secondary Composite video connector (yellow) to connect to a VCR, video camera, or other analog source to the computer. Secondary Left audio input connector (white). A/V In Audio 2 L NOTE: This Audio In connector is connected to the TV tuner.
Connector Icon/Label 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 Ethernet (100BaseT) network hub.
Connector Icon/Label Composite Video Description and function (continued) Composite Video In connector (yellow) to connect to a TV set-top box. Primary left audio input from set-top box connector (white). A/V In Audio 1 L NOTE: Audio can be recorded by using this Audio In connector, which is connected to the motherboard. Some computers include this primary left audio input connector on the front of the computer (select models only). Primary right audio input from set-top box connector (red).
Connector Icon/Label 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. Analog Video VGA/Monitor HDMI DVI Analog Video Out: S-video or composite video connector (select models only), which connects to a TV. VGA/Monitor (blue) display output connector, which connects to a VGA monitor.
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.
4 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. If the computer does not recognize the digital photo camera or the digital video camera: 1 Click the Windows Start Button® Control Panel.
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. Refer to the documentation that came with your device. NOTE: Some peripheral devices are not included with the computer.
Adjusting the Monitor Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista To change the screen resolution by using Vista: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution by using the slider under Resolution. 4 Click Apply. 5 Click Yes, if it is present. 6 Click OK.
Setting Up a Local Area Network A home local area network (LAN) may consist of either a wired or a wireless network that you can use to connect the computer to other devices on the network, including 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.
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. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device.
Wireless wide area network (WWAN) devices provide access to information anytime and anywhere that 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.
Checking the wireless LAN device installation To set up your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Type Device Manager into the Start Search box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. 3 Click Network adapters. Your WLAN device should be listed here. The WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11.
Connecting a Modem For information on connecting to the Internet, see “Connecting to the Internet” in the Getting Started guide.
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. Connect the speaker system to the computer, and then configure the audio software for sound output.
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 Illustration Type Three connectors Your computer model may include three sound connectors. You can connect up to a 5.1 audio system to the computer. 3 Six connectors Your computer model may include six sound connectors on the back of your computer. You can connect up to a 7.
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. Line Rear (black) connects to rear left and right analog speakers in a multichannel audio configuration.
Sound connector (continued) Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description FlexiJack (blue) connects to analog Line In devices or a microphone. The FlexiJack supports two functions. You must select either the microphone or the Line In function in the Creative Console Launcher. See “Configuring the FlexiJack connector” in the Getting Started guide. Optical In (optical SPDIF input) connects recording devices such as a mini disc recorder, digital audio tape recorder, or external hard disk recorder.
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 Speaker system See 2 (stereo) Left speaker, right speaker.
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. A stereo speaker set is a left-right, two-channel speaker system.
Step 8 is optional for a two-speaker setup. 8 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. Type 6: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager” in the Getting Started guide.
3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S For type 3-connector systems, the blue Audio Line In connector functions as a Rear Line Out when a multichannel audio configuration is activated. 4 Connect the cables to the audio system. 5 Connect the front and rear speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation. 6 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system.
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: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. Type 6 is six connectors. Type S is sound card.
8 Plug in the speaker system power. 9 Turn on the speaker system. 10 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See “Configuring Speaker and Sound Options” in the Getting Started guide. Type 3: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager” in the Getting Started guide. Type 6: See “Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio Manager” in the Getting Started guide.
3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black Audio Line Rear connector on the back of your computer. 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray Audio Line Side connector on the back of your computer. 5 Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold Audio Line C/ Sub connector on the back of your computer. 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker documentation.
The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation.
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 (1/8-inch) stereo mini-jack on one end, and two RCA connectors on the other. These cables are purchased separately. The number of Y adapter cables that you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers that you install: 2/2.
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. A B C E C D E Computer to 2.
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. A B C F E C D G Computer to 5.
3 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. 3 6 S 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.
9 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” in the Getting Started guide. Type S (audio card): See “Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi or X-Fi Fatality audio card” in the Getting Started guide. 7.
7.1 home audio installation procedure To connect an eight-channel (7.1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 3 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. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 has three connectors. Type 6 has six connectors. Type S has audio card. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 7.
5 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. 3 6 S 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). Connect the Y adapter cable to the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver, even if you are not using a subwoofer.
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: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 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. 3 Turn on the computer.
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 AD-Link for AD_Link X-Fi I/O Console (the X-Fi console is sold separately) Line Out_3 (orange or yellow) 5.1 audio setup: Front center, subwoofer 6.
To connect the X-Fi sound card to your speakers: 1 Use the audio connection table to connect your audio system to the sound card. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Plug in and turn on the speaker system power. After connecting the speaker system to the sound card, follow the steps in “Configuring the FlexiJack connector” in the Getting Started guide to configure the speaker settings in the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi software.
Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 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).
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. Cable Name Description DVI-to-VGA adapter Connects a DVI monitor to a VGA connector on the computer or connects a VGA monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer.
Cable Name Description (continued) TV coaxial cable Plugs into a TV signal source input connector from cable set-top boxes or antennas. Remote Infrared (IR) cable (Infrared transmitter) Controls TV signal source from set-top box. Splitter Connects one signal source to two RF inputs on the computer. RCA stereo RCA red and white ends. Connects TV signal source Audio In and Audio Out connectors to TV. You may need to purchase extra cables separately.
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: 42 TV tuner Description Single-tuner TV source Watch or record only one program in the NTSC or PAL format. If you are using a TV antenna or standard cable connector, the signal is routed to a single tuner.
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. 1 If you have a cable TV set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or another set-top box that controls the TV signal, connect the remote control sensor cable (emitter) (A) to connector (1) on the back of the remote sensor; otherwise, skip to step 3. If you have a second set-top box, you can also use connector (2).
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 1 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). 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs.
Wall to cable TV set-top box or satellite box to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable 1 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). 2 Connect two coaxial cables to the splitter outputs. 3 Connect one of these cables to the input of the VCR, and the other cable to the TV connector on the back of the computer.
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 1 Do not detach any cables from the existing setup. 2 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. Connect the other end to the S-video In connector on the back of the computer.
Existing setup With a computer A Wall B Cable outlet C Set-top box/Satellite In D Set-top box/Satellite Out E S-video or composite cable F VCR In G VCR Out H TV In J Add an S-video or composite cable with adapter K S-video In on back of computer L Remote control sensor cable M Remote control sensor N Set-top box/second output O R-Audio P L-Audio Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 47
Using a TV as a Monitor (Select models only) Your computer may have TV-out capability, that is, video output connectors, such as 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. Cables for connecting the computer to a TV To connect the computer to a TV, you need a video cable and an audio cable.
3 To have sound come from the TV instead of from the computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input connector (Audio Line In) on the TV, and plug the other end of the audio cable into the audio output connector (Audio Line Out) on the back of the computer. 4 Turn on the TV, and then select the TV In video source. For more information, refer to the documentation for the TV set. 5 Turn on the computer. Enable the computer desktop for the TV.
Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of the TV Display If the TV connects to the computer with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center setup wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for the display. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the “Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display” step.
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. NOTE: The TV must be connected to the computer to change the display settings. To disable the TV-out option: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and click Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 If necessary, select the TV. 4 Click the Advanced Settings button.
The following table shows the possible AV connection types, listed in order of decreasing video playback quality (from best to good): Cable Port Connection description HDMI transmits an all-digital signal and is the recommended choice for playback from a digital DVD or DVR. It is capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio and control signals. For more information, see “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: 1 Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI connector on the computer. (There are no separate audio inputs for HDMI.) Connector on the Computer 2 Connect the cable to the HDMI device. 3 Turn on the HDMI device, and start play. 4 Plug in the computer. 5 Turn on the computer. 6 In the TV Option menu, define the HDMI Setup items.
Connecting a DVI device The DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter, and audio cables are sold separately. 1 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. Or If the computer has a DVI connector, use a DVI video cable, and connect the cable to the computer and to the DVI equipment.
Connecting to a Standard TV NOTE: Cables are sold separately. Connecting to component video WARNING: In this example, both Input 1 and Input 2 have both Component and Video connectors, which share the left and right Audio connectors. Connect only one video input for each input set. 1 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.
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. 1 Connect the S-video equipment to the S-video connector (Input 3 in this example): 2 Connect the audio cable connectors to the left and right Audio connectors for Input 3. 3 Connect the cables to the device. 4 Turn on the device, and start play. 5 Plug in the computer. 6 Turn on the computer.
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. If you are within range of a digital signal, the picture quality is the same, regardless of the distance from the broadcaster.
4 Select Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide, and then click Next. 5 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. 6 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).
Index A adjusting monitor 11 adjusting the screen resolution 49 analog video cable/adapter 40 audio cables 40 audio connector 5 Audio Line Out 5 audio input, left and right connectors 4 B Bluetooth devices 13 C cable modem, using 12 cables audio 40 Component video 52 Composite video 52 connecting computer to TV 48 DVI 52 HDMI 52 included 40 S-video 52 TV 39 video 40 coaxial cable connecting the TV signal source 45 Composite video cable 40 Composite video connector 4, 6 computer connecting the remote sens
D M devices connecting 10 digital camera connecting 8, 10 digital video camera connecting to a computer 8 troubleshooting 9 disabling the TV-Out option 51 disconnecting the TV 51 DVI-I or DVI-D cable 40 N E Ethernet connection 13 Ethernet network hub 5 network interface adapter 5 Network Interface Card (NIC) 13 P F FM In connector 6 FM radio antenna connecting 6 Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera 8 peripherals 2 power connector 4 printer connecting 10 connector 5 R H headphone
T Television signal/television signals 39 TV connecting 48 connecting the TV signal source 41, 44, 46 disconnecting 51 using as a monitor 48 TV coaxial cable using 41 TV tuner connecting TV to computer 48 signal source 41 U USB connector 4, 5 using coaxial cable 44 TV cables 39 your TV as a monitor 48 W WEP 15 wired network connection 13 wireless devices 13 wireless LAN 14 wireless LAN connection 14 wireless local area network (WLAN) 13 wireless network security 15 wireless network device checking install
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