HP a1723w, a1712n Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen, Adjusting the screen resolution

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￿If your TV has a composite video input jack, and your computer has a composite video output jack, connect a composite video cable (C) to the Video In jack on the TV and to the composite video out jack (D) on the back of the computer (select models only).

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3To have sound come from your TV instead of from your computer, plug an audio cable into the audio input jack (Audio Line In) on the TV, and plug the other end of the audio cable into the Audio Out jack (green connector) on the back of the computer.

4Turn on the TV and select the TV In video source. For more information, refer to the documentation for your TV set.

5Turn on the computer. Enable the computer desktop for the TV. For more information, see “Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen.”

Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen

The type of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option.

When you want to disconnect the TV from your computer, you may need to disable the TV-out option to return your computer desktop to its original resolution.

1Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize.

2Click the Display Settings tab.

3If necessary, select the monitor or TV.

4Click the Advanced button.

5Click the tab for your graphics card. (Your tab may be labeled Displays, ATI Displays, Ge Force xxx, nView, or Devices.)

6Choose the TV option, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Adjusting the screen resolution

To change the screen resolution:

1Right-click an empty area of the desktop, and then click Personalize.

2Click Display Settings.

3If necessary, select the monitor, and then adjust the screen resolution.

4Click Apply.

5Click Yes, if it is present.

6Click OK.

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Contents Start Here USA Table of Contents Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Index Getting HelpVi Start Here Placing the computer in the proper location Putting Your Computer TogetherConnecting to the computer Using surge protectionConnector Icon/label Description and function Connector Icon/label Description and function Rear speaker out Center/subwoofer Connector Icon/label Description and function Line Rear black connector to connect rear speakers VGA Connector Icon/labelConnecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Connecting Other Devices Click the Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area NetworkSetting Up Your Computer Integrated Wireless Devices Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSelect models only Connecting the Wireless LAN DeviceUsing wireless security features Checking the wireless LAN device installationGetting Started guide Connecting a ModemStart Here Using Speakers Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneSound Connector Illustration Type Sound Connector TypesLine Out lime green for front speakers Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S DescriptionSpeaker Configurations Connecting a MicrophoneName Speaker system See Name Speaker system Speaker typesConnecting 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 Speakers or Microphone Connecting 7.1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Adapter cables Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio SystemComputer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installationHome audio installation procedure Home audio installationComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Speakers or Microphone Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connector Description Connecting the speakersConnecting the FlexiJack connector Start Here Audio and Video Cables Using TV CablesCable Name Description Connecting the TV Signal Source TV Tuner Description Requirements Connecting a dual tunerConnecting the Remote Sensor Wall to VCR to TV, using coaxial cable Existing setup Setting the computer with a splitter Start Here Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Cables for connecting the computer to a TV Using Your TV as a MonitorConnecting the computer to a TV Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screen Adjusting the screen resolutionClick the Display Settings tab Click Display SettingsConnecting more than one display Click the Advanced Settings button Disconnecting the TVDisabling the TV-out Option Choosing the AV connection to use Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TVCable Port Connection description Hdmi Connecting an Hdmi deviceConnector on the Computer Connector on the Computer Connecting a DVI deviceConnecting to component video Connecting to a Standard TVConnecting to S-video Start Here Finding Guides on the Web Finding Onscreen GuidesClick All Programs Click User Guides Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using HP Connections or Compaq ConnectionsTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Index Connecting 43 Remote IR cable Index Part number
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