HP a1712n, a1709n, a1700n, a1767c, a1530a, a1719n, a1720n, a1748x manual Connecting more than one display

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Connecting more than one display

You can connect more than one display device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on) to the computer at a time (select models only). You can quickly change which device displays the computer desktop by pressing Alt+F5. Each time you press Alt+F5, the computer desktop appears on the next device. If pressing Alt+F5 does not work, restart the computer and try again.

Using the Windows Media Center Setup for Optional Setup of Your TV Display

If your TV connects to the computer with a composite or S-video connection, the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard cannot automatically adjust the settings for your TV Windows display. This automatic adjustment is available only during the Optional Setup, within the “Optimize how Windows Media Center looks on your display” step.

The following procedure describes what to do within the Windows Media Center setup, and how to use the Windows Desktop Properties window to adjust the settings for your TV display:

NOTE: The type of video card on your computer determines how the computer selects the TV-out option. Some options and menus in this procedure may be different for your computer.

1Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control. Or with your mouse, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center.

2From the Tasks menu, click settings, and then click TV.

3Click Configure Your TV or Monitor to go to the Display Configuration screen.

4Click Next.

5Select your preferred display, and then click Next.

6Select the display type and connection type for your TV display:

￿If you select the Composite or S-videooption:

￿Click Next which will take you to the screen to optimize your display.

￿Select the appropriate setting, and then click Next.

￿When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard.

￿If you select the options DVI, VGA, or HDMI or Component (YPbPr):

￿Continue to select the appropriate settings, then click Next.

￿When you have adjusted all the display settings, click Finish this Wizard.

7Close or minimize the Windows Media Center window.

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Contents Start Here USA Table of Contents Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables Getting Help IndexVi Start Here Putting Your Computer Together Placing the computer in the proper locationConnector Icon/label Description and function Using surge protectionConnecting to the computer 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 Connector Icon/label VGAConnecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Connecting Other Devices Setting Up a Local Area Network Click the Display SettingsSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Integrated Wireless DevicesConnecting the Wireless LAN Device Select models onlyChecking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security featuresConnecting a Modem Getting Started guideStart Here Connecting Speakers or Microphone Using SpeakersSound Connector Types Sound Connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Line Out lime green for front speakersName Speaker system See Connecting a MicrophoneSpeaker Configurations Speaker types Name Speaker systemConnecting 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 Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System Adapter cablesHome stereo installation Computer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connectionComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installationHome audio installation procedure Connecting Speakers or Microphone Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting the speakers Connector DescriptionConnecting the FlexiJack connector Start Here Using TV Cables Audio and Video CablesCable Name Description Connecting the TV Signal Source Connecting a dual tuner TV Tuner Description RequirementsConnecting 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 Connecting the computer to a TV Using Your TV as a MonitorCables for connecting the computer to a TV Adjusting the screen resolution Click the Display Settings tabClick Display Settings Viewing the computer desktop on a TV screenConnecting more than one display Disabling the TV-out Option Disconnecting the TVClick the Advanced Settings button Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to useCable Port Connection description Connecting an Hdmi device HdmiConnecting a DVI device Connector on the Computer Connector on the ComputerConnecting to a Standard TV Connecting to component videoConnecting to S-video Start Here Click All Programs Click User Guides Finding Onscreen GuidesFinding Guides on the Web Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Using the PC Help & Tools FolderUsing HP Connections or Compaq Connections Click All Programs Click PC Help & ToolsGetting messages Turning off messagesReactivating messages Index Connecting 43 Remote IR cable Index Part number
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