Start Here Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Setting Up Your Computer
- Putting Your Computer Together
- Connecting a Digital Camera (Photo or Video)
- Connecting Other Devices
- Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs
- Adjusting the Monitor
- Setting Up a Local Area Network
- Setting Up a Wired (Ethernet) Connection
- Integrated Wireless Devices
- Connecting the Wireless LAN Device
- Connecting a Modem
- Connecting Speakers or Microphone
- Using Speakers
- Sound Connector Types
- Connecting a Microphone
- Speaker Configurations
- Connecting 2/2.1 (Two Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 4.1 (Four Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 5.1 (Five Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting 7.1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers
- Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System
- Connecting Digital Audio
- Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
- Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables
- Using TV Cables
- Audio and Video Cables
- Connecting the TV Signal Source
- Connecting the Remote Sensor
- Connecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup
- Using Your TV as a Monitor
- Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display
- Disabling the TV-out Option
- Disconnecting the TV
- Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV
- Connecting to a Standard TV
- Getting Help
- Index
18 Start Here
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.
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.
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 7.1
audio system to the computer.
6
Sound card
connector
Your computer may include a sound
card. You can connect up to a 5.1
audio system (7.1 audio system for
select models) or digital speakers to the
sound card on the computer.
See the following
illustration.
S
NOTE:
Type 3 is three connectors.
Type 6 is six connectors.
Type S is sound card.