ATI Technologies 9700 Starting the ATI Multimedia Center, Drivers downloaded from the ATI website

Page 24

18 Installing the Hardware and Software

The ALL-IN-WONDER display drivers on your ATI Installation CD-ROM are the latest and fastest available, but at ATI, we are constantly improving our products, so check the ATI web site at www.ati.com for newer software.

Under CUSTOMER SERVICE, click find a driver, and follow the prompts.

Drivers downloaded from the ATI website:

Double-click the self-extracting executable file to start the installation.

i

Windows will automatically reboot your system after the drivers are installed.

Starting the ATI Multimedia Center

From LaunchPad.

The LaunchPad

provides a convenient way to start all your Multimedia Center features — just click the one you want. LaunchPad opens automatically when you start your computer, or if you prefer, you can right-click LaunchPad, and uncheck Load on Startup in the drop-down menu to disable this feature.

From Windows® taskbar.

1In the Windows taskbar, click Start, then point at Programs .

2Point at ATI Multimedia Center , then select

CD Audio, DVD, File Player, LaunchPad, Library, TV, Video CD, or Configuration.

i

The first time you launch TV, you must complete the Initialization Wizard, which guides you through setting up TV. After that, the Wizard will not run unless you want to re-run it.

For information on the ATI Multimedia Center, see the

online help.

Image 24
Contents ALL-IN-WONDER9700 Series Documentation updates DisclaimerProduct Notices Iii Page Table of Contents Using Your ALL-IN-WONDER ReferenceIndex What is the ALL-IN-WONDER family? Getting StartedTV-ON-DEMAND Thruview System Requirements Computer SystemExpansion Slot OperatingGetting Additional Accessories Other Sources of InformationOnline Help ATI Multimedia Center GuideWarranty Information Product Warranty Registration Customer ServiceOnline Telephone MailHardware Warranty Service Statement Warranty ServiceLimitations Getting Started Installing the Hardware and Software Click System DevicesUninstalling Old Graphics Card Software To uninstall old graphics driversAdd/Remove… Installing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Card Power connection requirements ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 Series Power Connection Installing the Catalyst Software Suite Windows New Hardware FoundIf the Add New Hardware Wizard does appear To install the Catalyst software suite If Windows runs the CD-ROM automatically, proceed to stepTroubleshooting Tips Multiple Display SupportClick Settings Increasing the number of colorsStarting the ATI Multimedia Center Drivers downloaded from the ATI websiteFrom LaunchPad From Windows taskbarALL-IN-WONDER Card Connectors Input and Output AdaptersATI Input Adapter Pdif connection To display your PC output on a High Definition TV Hdtv Video InputsSelecting the sound card connector for TV audio input Windows Volume Control Connecting Your PC to a Video Source ALL-IN-WONDERAttaching a TV to Your Card To connect a VCR or camcorder to your ALL-IN-WONDERTo connect your graphics card to a television Using Scart connectors for European televisions Using an Scart connector with a Composite cableFor European Customers Using and adjusting TV Out Starting Windows with television display enabledUsing a monitor vs. using the television display To enable and disable the television displayAdjusting the monitor display TV reception tipsViewing text on television To use larger display fontsReducing edge distortion Changing display configurations Using games and applicationsTo increase the TV contrast To enable mulTView MulTViewTo open and close mulTView MulTView audio requirements To change the location of the mulTView windowAutohiding mulTView window controls and borders ATI Hdtv Component Video Adapter Setting up your ATI Hdtv Component Video Adapter Installing the software Connecting the AdapterSystem Requirements Installing your ATI Hdtv Component Video Adapter CRT / Analog Flat Panel Monitor Using your Hdtv Component Video Adapter Windows Control Panel SettingsTo change settings using the Windows Control Panel Click 640 x 640 xColors on my TV display are notCorrect There is no displayUsing Your ALL-IN-WONDER Troubleshooting ReferenceBasic troubleshooting tips No videoPoor TV ReceptionTroubleshooting tips To load Windows in Safe ModeAudio and Video Troubleshooting Audio problemsNo sound on the videotape when outputting to a Sound whenVideo problems Dropped Frames duringMpeg recording requires a very fast CPU to encode Video Recorded Video hasHorizontal Lines aroundCD Audio Connectors ALL-INInternal Audio/Video Input Header To Remove the ATI Multimedia Center To Remove the ALL-IN-WONDER DriversDouble-clickAdd/Remove Programs Select ATI Multimedia Center from the listCompliance Information FCC Compliance InformationIndustry Canada Compliance Statement CE Compliance Information Reference CD audio connectors Color depth Installing the hardware and softwareAdapters ATI Multimedia CenterRecording Video Remote control Removing drivers Safe Mode System requirements 3 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips 16 Video troubleshooting Volume control Warranty