HP m7177c, m7248n, m7246n, m7183c, m7163w, m7167c, m7170n, m7160n, m7099a, m7100y manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents	iii
Before Getting Started	1
PC Setup Tips	1
Utility Programs	1
Important Safety Information About Your HP Media Center PC ...	2
Safety and Comfort	2
Online Guides	2
Starting the PC for the First Time	2
Selecting an Internet Service Provider	3
HP Products Work Better Together	3
Transferring Old PC Information to a New PC	3
Protecting the PC	4
Installing Software	4
Setting Up the PC	5
Front-Panel PC Connectors	5
Back-Panel PC Connectors	6
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the PC	9
Connecting to Other Devices	10
Connecting the Television Signal	11
Using TV Cables	11
Audio and Video Cables Included	11
Optional Audio and Video Cables Not Included	12
Using the Analog Video Cable	13
Connecting the TV Signal Source	15
Connecting the Remote Sensor	16
Connecting the TV Signal Source
When You Have an Existing Setup	17
Using the TV as a Monitor	22
Using the Media Center Setup Wizard for
Optional Setup of Your TV Display	24
Changing the Display for a GeForce 6600 Graphics Card	25
Changing the Display for an ATI Graphics Card	25

Configuring Speaker and Sound Options ....	29
Sound Connector Types	29
Speaker Configurations	31
Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers	32
Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers	33
Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers	34
Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers	36
Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card	37
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System	38
Connecting Digital Audio	42
Configuring Audio Output	43
Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel
Sound Manager	44
Sound Effect Manager	46
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager	47
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card	49
Configuring Audio for Media Center	50
Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player	50
Using Headphones	51
Resolving Sound Issues	52
Using the PC Hardware	53
Using the Keyboard	53
Special Keyboard Buttons	53
Using the Remote Control	55
Memory Card Reader	56
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay	59
Connecting the Wireless LAN	64
Troubleshooting	65
Audio	65
Video	65
System and Hardware	67
Index	69

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