1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.

2Plug the DVI end of the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable into the DVI-I connector on the computer.

3Plug the other end of the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable into the HDMI connector on your TV.

4Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer.

5Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device.

6Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer.

7See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 83 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.

Enabling the Display Settings for a TV

To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings.

Windows XP

1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2Double-click Display and click the Settings tab.

3Click Advanced.

4Click the tab for your video card.

NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click StartHelp and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware.

5In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your selection.

Using Multimedia

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