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HP 854n, m280n, m270n, m200y (D7219Q), 894c, 896c, 886c, 884n, 883n, 876x, 864 Enabling TV Out Image

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Enabling TV Out Image

You must enable the TV out image in order to view Media Center using your TV. Skip these steps if you are not using a television.

1 Check that the TV is connected to the PC. See “Connecting the TV.” Turn on the TV.

2 If you have Media Center open, close it.

3 Right-click an empty part of the PC desktop and click Properties.

4 Click Settings tab.

5 Click the Advanced button.

6 Click nView tab.

7 Click the Clone option.

8 Click the Detect Displays button. You will see two images (view windows) appear in nView.

9 Click the OK button.

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HP 854n, m280n, m270n, m200y (D7219Q), 894c, 896c, 886c, 884n, 883n, 876x, 873n, 864, 856x, 863n manual Enabling TV Out Image

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hardware hp media center pcuser’s guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Safety Information AC Power Safety WarningsSafety and Comfort Help and Support Center Help and SupportHP Utility Programs HP Web Site and HP Support HP Customer CareTable of Contents viii Welcome IntroductionRead and follow all warnings How to Use This GuideA note describes important infor- mation you need Where Can I Find Information? IntroductionProduct name HP Media Center PC Online Information for your PC is available at the HP Web siteInventory PC and Main ComponentsMedia Center Components 2.1 Speaker System ComponentsChecklist Setting Up My PCSetting Up Front of PC cd writer plusdvd writer GUIDEBack of PC Setting UpLocation and number of connecConnecting the Monitor Connecting the Printer or ScannerConnecting to the Internet Through a Modem/Telephone Connection Connecting to the Internet Through a Network Port LANcalls when you are not usingConnecting the Remote Sensor Remote SensorConnecting the Signal Source SettingSelect the signal program settingsUsing the TV Cables Optional ConnectionsConnecting the TV ConnectionsConnecting the TV Signal Source When You Have an Existing Setup Existing setupWall to VCR to TV using coaxial cable Add the PC with a splitterConnections Wall to Cable TV Set-top Box or Satellite Box to VCR to TV UsingCoaxial Cable 1 Do not detach any cables from your existing setup Speakers Connecting Your SpeakersPC Audio Connectors 2.1 Speaker System Connect speakers to computer Connector may be blackConnect speakers to subwoofer Place subwoofer on floor5.1 Speaker System Speakers5.1 Plug color Connects to back of PC colorAdjusting the Volume HeadphonesMicrophone Using the microphoneStarting My PC StartingStarting the PC for the First Time Register with HP Be notified of changes and updates to the PCDouble-click the easy Internet sign-up icon on the desktop Selecting an ISPOpen Easy Internet Sign-up Starting PC HP DesktopEnabling TV Out Image user’ guide Opening Media CenterStarting PC Software Programs Starting PC 4 Click Turn Off Turning Off the PCthe PC 3 Click Stand By Manual Standby ModeStarting PC Manual Hibernation Mode Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Performance and MaintenanceStarting PC set System hibernates to NeverPage Using the PC Hardware HardwareKeyboard A Alphanumeric keys are the main keys found on a standard typewriterKeyboard Functions Access buttonsuser photoConfigure the keyboard buttons HardwareInternet buttons shoppingvolume Optical drive and Volume buttonsThe Volume knob eject1Mouse Using the mouse buttonsHardware ScrollingRemote Control 45˚ 26 feet 8mInstall the remote control batteries remote controlHardware Use alkalineRemote Control Buttons Overview FWD Fast forward moves media forwardCD and DVD Drives HardwareHandling a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVDDVD-ROM Drive cd writer plusdvd writer Using the DVD-ROM drivedvd/cd writer plus Combo Drive Opening the RecordNow programDiskette Floppy Drive Using the combo drive6-In-1 Memory Card Reader Using the 6-In-1 memory card readerUpgrading and Servicing UpgradingPreparing the Computer Read “Safety Information” on pageRemoving the Side Panels Replacing the Side PanelsLocating Components in the PC Chassis Power supply Fan duct Expansion Add-In cards slotsUpgrading 1st optical drive bay 2nd optical drive bayRemoving the Fan Duct Replacing the Fan DuctAccessing the Optical Drives UpgradingRemoving the Optical Drive Installing a New Optical Drive a configuration settingCS SL MA UpgradingReplacing and Adding Drives Removing the drive cageUpgradinge Removing and replacing the preinstalled hard drive Installing a second hard drive a configuration settingUpgrading CS SL MAAdding Memory Using the wrong type of memory module couldDIMM damage the PCDDR DIMM DIMMsInstalling a memory module UpgradingRemoving a memory module Avoid touching the memory chips or the gold contacts on the moduleRemoving Add-In Cards Replacing Add-In CardsBe careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot cover 2 ampsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem SolutionProblem SolutionI installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t work The computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be workingTroubleshooting ProblemSolution The computer or part of it doesn’t seem toProblem SolutionTroubleshooting ProblemSolution The monitor doesn’t work, even though the computer appears toProblem SolutionI am using a TV with Media Center, but I cannot see anything USB Hub Power Exceeded errorRestore and Recovery RecoveryRecovery System Recovery CDsUsing Application Recovery and System Recovery System restore3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present 4 Double-click Administrative ToolsRecovery 2 Choose All Programs 3 Choose Accessories 4 Choose System ToolsIncreasing available hard disk space 2 Click Control Panel3 Click Application Application recoveryInstallation or Driver Installation, and then click Next The HP RecoverySystem recovery Important information about recorded TV programs Index Indexbuttons continued optical drive 36 remote control 40 Volume computer continued opening chassisPage Index