HP Complete Guide to Setting Up Your New Desktop Computer

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Setting Up Your Computer

WARNING: The power supply is preset for the country/region in which you purchased your computer. If you move, please check the voltage requirements before plugging your computer into an AC power outlet.

WARNING: Please read “Safety Information” in the Warranty and Support Guide before installing and connecting your computer to the electrical power system.

Putting Your Computer Together

Follow the steps on the setup poster to set up your computer. Read the topics in this section to learn more about the location of components and connectors on your computer, and to learn about some setup alternatives.

Look in the computer box for printed details or updates regarding your computer.

Placing the computer in the proper location

When setting up your new computer, place it where ventilation openings are unobstructed. Make sure all connections are secure and all cabling is out of the way. Do not place cables in walkways or where it can be stepped on or damaged from placing

furniture on it.

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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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