Multimedia Software; Using Hp Mediasmart Or Touchsmart (Select Models Only) Software; Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software; Installing Multimedia Software From A Disc - HP Pavilion DV6-1030 User Manual

Multimedia software

Preinstalled multimedia software allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures.

Using HP MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only) software

HP MediaSmart and TouchSmart (select models only) turn the computer into a mobile entertainment
center. Enjoy music and DVD and BD movies, view Internet and live TV, and manage and edit your
photo collections.
NOTE: Use an optional external TV tuner (purchased separately) to watch, record, and pause live TV
on the computer.
MediaSmart and TouchSmart (select models only) include:
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Internet TV—With an Internet connection, play classic oldies, choose from a range of TV shows
and channels, and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen.
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Photo and video upload support
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Upload photos to Internet photo storage sites, such as Snapfish.
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Upload home videos (for example, fun videos created with the integrated webcam) to
YouTube.
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Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed from
the Internet.
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Touch screen settings and preferences with TouchSmart (select models only).
To start MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only), press the Media Application key.
For more information on using MediaSmart or TouchSmart (select models only), select Start > Help
and Support, and then type either MediaSmart or TouchSmart in the search box.

Using other preinstalled multimedia software

NOTE: Some programs might be located in subfolders.
To locate other preinstalled multimedia software:
1. Select Start > All Programs.
2. Open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media
Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player.

Installing multimedia software from a disc

To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD:
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the computer, if prompted.
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