HP Pavilion DV6833 User Manual
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- Page 1 Multimedia User Guide...
- Page 2 Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: Product Notice
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. - Page 4 Product notice...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ... 1 Important audio settings ... 2 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack ... 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ... 3 Adjusting the volume ... 4 Using the Quick Launch buttons ... 5 Using the video features ... -
Page 7: Using Multimedia Hardware
Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Speakers (2) Audio-in (microphone) jack Audio-out (headphone) jack (second jack included on select models only) -
Page 8: Important Audio Settings
Component Volume mute button Volume scroll zone Important audio settings For best results, when you connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer, follow these guidelines: ● Use QuickPlay as your software application. ●... -
Page 9: Using The Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. Using the audio-out (headphone) jack WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,... -
Page 10: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, press the volume down button (2). ◦ To increase volume, press the volume up button (3). NOTE: The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory. -
Page 11: Using The Quick Launch Buttons
Using the Quick Launch buttons The media button (1) and DVD button (select models only) (2) functions vary by model and installed software. With these buttons, you can watch DVD movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program or DVDPlay program. Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program. -
Page 12: Using The Video Features
Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. ▲... -
Page 13: Using The S-Video-Out Jack(Select Models Only)
Using the S-Video-out jack(select models only) The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers. -
Page 14: Using The Webcam (Select Models Only)
The first time you access the webcam software, you may experience a brief delay as the software loads. For more information about using the webcam, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your language and search for notebook webcam. - Page 15 For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video conversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall.
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Page 16: Adjusting Webcam Properties
Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: ● Brightness—Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast—Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image;... -
Page 17: Using An Optical Drive
Using an optical drive Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > Computer. ▲ Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) Turn on the computer. -
Page 18: Removing An Optical Disc When Running On Battery Or External Power
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. -
Page 19: Removing An Optical Disc When No Computer Power Is Available
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. -
Page 20: Using The Media Activity Functions
Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the ●... -
Page 21: Using The Media Activity Buttons (Select Models Only)
Using the media activity buttons (select models only) NOTE: The tapping sound made by the media activity buttons is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The following illustration and topics describe the functions of the media activity buttons. ●... -
Page 22: Next/Fast Forward Button
Next/fast forward button Media status Button Playing Next/fast forward button Playing + next/fast forward button Stop button Media status Button Playing Stop button Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Function Stops the playback. -
Page 23: Working With Multimedia Software
Working with multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc. Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, and Internet radio ●... -
Page 24: Opening Preinstalled Multimedia Software
Opening preinstalled multimedia software Select Start > All Programs. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc Insert the disc into the optical drive. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software... -
Page 25: Using Multimedia Software
Using multimedia software Select Start > All Programs, and then select the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use QuickPlay to play an audio CD, click QuickPlay. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. -
Page 26: Preventing Playback Disruptions
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. -
Page 27: Changing Dvd Region Settings
Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. -
Page 28: Index
Index audio features 1 audio settings 2 audio-in (microphone) jack 1, 3 audio-out (headphone) jack 1, 3 buttons DVD 5 media 5 next/fast forward 15 play/pause 15 previous/rewind 15 stop 15 inserting 11 playing 20 protecting 17 removing, with power 12 removing, without power 13 writing to 17 copyright warning 21...