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
40 Start Here
You may need to purchase extra cables separately. Your computer may not include all the cables you need for
your computer setup, and the cables included may vary by model.
For example, if your TV has an S-video input connector, you may want to use an S-video cable to connect the
TV-out on the computer to your TV.
Cable Name Description
Composite video cable RCA yellow end. Plug into an RCA connector
such as Composite Video Out or TV Source In.
S-video cable Y/C, 4-pin. Plug into an S-video connector such
as S-video Video Out or TV Source In.
Delivers a sharper image than composite video
cable by providing separate color and
black-and-white image signals.
Analog video cable/
adapter (select models only)
Used with analog video output connector.
Provides S-video and composite video output.
DVI-I or DVI-D cable Digital Video Out. Plug into a DVI-I or DVI-D input
of an HDTV-capable TV or monitor.
TV coaxial cable Plug into a TV signal source input connector from
cable set-top boxes or antennas.
Remote Infrared (IR) cable
(Infrared transmitter)
NOTE: The computer
includes one, with single TV
tuner or two, with dual-tuner
option.
Used to control TV signal source from set-top box.
Splitter Used to connect one signal source to two RF
inputs on your computer.
RCA stereo RCA red and white ends. Used for TV signal
source Audio In and Audio Out connectors to TV.
2 Way Splitter