HP m7280in, m7248hk, m7181.uk, m7260in, m7288d, m7288a, m7268hk manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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	11
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	27
Sound Connector Types	27
Speaker Configurations	29
Connecting 2/2.1 Audio Speakers	30
Connecting 4.1 Audio Speakers	31
Connecting 5.1 Audio Speakers	32
Connecting 7.1 Audio Speakers	34
Connecting 7.1 Speakers to a Sound Card	35
Connecting the PC to a Home Audio System	36
Connecting Digital Audio	40
Configuring Audio Output	41
Configuring Audio Output with Multi-channel
Sound Manager	42
Sound Effect Manager	44
Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager	45
Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card	47
Configuring Audio for Media Center	48
Configuring Audio for WinDVD Player	48
Using Headphones	49
Resolving Sound Issues	50
Using the PC Hardware	51
Using the Keyboard	51
Special Keyboard Buttons	51
Using the Remote Control	53
Memory Card Reader	54
Using Your Storage or Docking Bay	57
Connecting the Wireless LAN	62
Troubleshooting	63
Audio	63
Video	63
System and Hardware	65
Index	67

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