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
22 Start Here
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:
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Connect the speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches
the back of your computer.
3 Connect the cable to the audio system. For 2.1 speakers that were shipped with your
computer (select models only), connect the Audio Line Out connector to the subwoofer.
4 Connect the left and right speakers to the subwoofer. Refer to the speaker
documentation.
5 Turn on the computer.
6 Plug in the speaker system power.
7 Turn on the 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 Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager.”
Type 6: See “Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager.”
Sound card: See “Configuring Audio Ouput with a Sound Card.”
The following diagram shows a typical 2.1 audio installation:
NOTE:
Type 3 is three connectors.
Type 6 is six connectors.
Type S is sound card.
NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system.
3
6
S
OUT