User manual HP PAVILION SLIMLINE S3220 START HERE GUIDE

[. . . ] Start Here The only warranties for Hewlett-Packard products and services are set forth in the express statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP. [. . . ] See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options. " Type 3: See "Configuring Audio Output with Multichannel Sound Manager. " Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager. " Type 6 -- multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager. " Sound card: See "Configuring Audio Output with a Sound Card. " Connecting Speakers or Microphone 25 The following diagram shows a typical 5. 1 audio installation: Connecting 7. 1 (Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer) Audio Speakers (Select models only) To connect two front speakers, two side speakers, two rear speakers, a center speaker, and a subwoofer for eight-channel (7. 1 speaker) output: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Connect the front speaker cable to the lime green Audio Line Out connector on the back of your computer. 3 Connect the rear speaker cable to the black connector on the back of your computer. 4 For type 6 connectors only, connect the side speaker cable to the gray connector on the back of your computer. 5 Connect the center speaker and subwoofer speaker cable to the gold connector on the back of your computer. OUT IN 26 Start Here 6 Connect the cables to the audio system. 7 Connect the front, rear, side, and center speakers to the subwoofer. NOTE: Always turn on the computer before you turn on the speaker system. 11 After the speakers are connected to the computer, configure the audio software for sound output for your computer model. See "Configuring Speaker and Sound Options. " Type 6: See "Configuring Audio Output with Sound Effect Manager. " Type 6 -- multi-streaming: See "Configuring Audio Output with Realtek HD Sound Effect Manager. " The following diagram shows a typical 7. 1 audio installation: Connecting Speakers or Microphone 27 Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio System You can connect your computer to your home stereo or home theater multichannel audio receiver/amplifiers by using your existing speakers. For examples, see "2. 1 home stereo installation" or "5. 1 home audio installation. " Y adapter cables Most home receiver/amplifiers have RCA-type input connectors. You may need to connect Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 1/8-inch (3. 5 mm) stereo mini-jack on one end and two RCA connectors on the other end. These cables are purchased separately. The number of Y adapter cables you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers you install: 2/2. 1 speaker system: One Y adapter cable 4/4. 1 speaker system: Two Y adapter cables 6/5. 1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables 8/7. 1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables Connecting a home stereo to a computer typically requires audio cables that are long enough to connect from the computer to the stereo. You may also need to purchase RCA or mini-extension cables. NOTE: Y adapter and extension cables are purchased separately. 28 Start Here 2. 1 home stereo installation The following diagram shows a typical two-channel (2. 1 speaker) installation that uses passive stereo speakers and plugs into a home stereo standard left and right input. Your system may be different. OUT IN A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub E C D E Computer to 2. 1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E Front speakers (left and right) Connecting Speakers or Microphone 29 5. 1 home audio installation The following diagram shows a typical advanced home theater audio six-channel (6/5. 1 speaker) installation that requires multichannel inputs on a receiver/amplifier. Your system may be different. OUT IN A B Center C Front Surr. Back Sub F E C D G Computer to 5. 1 multichannel audio system connection A Computer back-panel connectors (type 3, type 6, or sound card) B Y adapter cables C Receiver/amplifier (audio input jacks) D Subwoofer E F Center speaker Front speakers (left and right) G Rear speakers (left and right) 5. 1 home audio installation procedure To connect a six-channel (5. 1 speaker) home audio system to the computer: 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Turn off the receiver/amplifier. 30 Start Here 3 Connect the front stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the lime green Audio Line Out connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S NOTE: Type 3 is three connectors. NOTE: Receiver/amplifier input connectors may be labeled Surround, 5. 1 Channel inputs, 6 Channel inputs, CD, DVD, or DVD In. Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the front left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 4 If you have rear speakers, connect the rear stereo mini-jack end of a Y adapter cable into the Audio Line In (blue) or the Rear Speaker Out (black) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the rear left (L) and right (R) inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier. 5 If you have a center/subwoofer speaker, connect the stereo mini-jack of a Y adapter cable into the microphone (pink) connector or the center speaker/subwoofer (gold) connector that matches the back of your computer. 3 6 S Connect the left and right ends of the Y adapter cable into the center/subwoofer inputs on the back of the receiver/amplifier (6/5. 1 or higher-channel system). Plug the Y adapter cable into the subwoofer connector on the back of the receiver even if a subwoofer is not used. [. . . ] Right-click the title, click Save Target As, specify a location on your computer where you want to save the file, rename the file (retaining the . pdf extension), and then click Save. Getting Help 59 Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about your computer is in the onscreen Help and Support Center (select models only). Here you can find links to driver updates, access to technical support options, and information about commonly asked questions. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your keyboard. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Using the PC Help & Tools Folder The PC Help & Tools folder contains special utilities for computer owners, such as support information and programs. [. . . ]