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iv Getting Started (features vary by model)
Connecting Speakers or Microphone ......................................................17
Sound Connector Types ........................................................................................17
Connecting a Microphone.....................................................................................20
Speaker Configurations.........................................................................................21
Speaker types .................................................................................................22
Connecting 2/2.1 (Two speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers......................22
Connecting 4.1 (Four speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers .........................23
Connecting 5.1 (Five speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers..........................25
Connecting 7.1 (Seven speakers and a subwoofer) audio speakers .......................26
Connecting your home stereo system (optional) ...................................................28
2.1 home stereo installation..............................................................................29
5.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................30
5.1 home audio installation procedure...............................................................31
7.1 home audio installation ..............................................................................32
7.1 home audio installation procedure...............................................................33
Connecting digital audio ..................................................................................34
Connecting Headphones .......................................................................................35
Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphones.....................................................35
Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones ...........................................35
Connecting Speakers Using the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card.....................36
Connecting the speakers ..................................................................................36
Connecting the FlexiJack connector....................................................................37
Getting Help ..........................................................................................39
Finding Onscreen Guides......................................................................................39
Finding Guides on the Web...................................................................................39
Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center..........................................................40
Using the PC Help & Tools Folder...........................................................................40
Using the hardware diagnostic tools ..................................................................40
Using HP Total Care Advisor Software ....................................................................41
Turning On the Computer for the First Time ............................................43
Turning Off the Computer ......................................................................................44
Using Shut Down.............................................................................................44
Using Lock......................................................................................................45
Using Sleep mode ...........................................................................................45
Using Hibernate mode .....................................................................................46
Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode .......................................................46
Restarting the Computer ........................................................................................47
Connecting to the Internet......................................................................................47