Getting Started Guide

iv Getting Started (features vary by model)

Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................13

Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................13

Connecting a Microphone.....................................................................................16

Speaker Configurations.........................................................................................17

Speaker types .................................................................................................18

Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers......................18

Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers .........................19

Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers..........................20

Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers .......................22

Connecting your home stereo system (optional) ...................................................23

2.1 home stereo installation..............................................................................24

5.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................25

5.1 home audio installation procedure...............................................................25

7.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................27

7.1 home audio installation procedure...............................................................28

Connecting digital audio ..................................................................................29

Connecting Headphones .......................................................................................30

Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones.....................................................30

Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones ...........................................30

Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card.....................31

Connecting the speakers ..................................................................................31

Connecting the FlexiJack connector....................................................................32

Getting Help ..........................................................................................33

Finding Onscreen Guides......................................................................................33

Finding Guides on the Web...................................................................................33

Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center..........................................................34

Using the PC Help & Tools Folder...........................................................................34

Using the hardware diagnostic tools ..................................................................34

Using HP Total Care Advisor Software ....................................................................35

Turning On the Computer for the First Time ............................................37

Turning Off the Computer ......................................................................................38

Using Shut Down.............................................................................................38

Using Lock......................................................................................................

Using Sleep mode ...........................................................................................39

Using Hibernate mode .....................................................................................40

Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode .......................................................41

Restarting the Computer ........................................................................................41

Connecting to the Internet......................................................................................42

Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort...........................................................43