HP Tx2-1370us - TouchSmart - Turion X2 Ultra 2.3 GHz User Manual
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- Page 1 Multimedia User Guide...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Windows is a registered trademark of common to most models. Some features Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying the multimedia components ....................2 Using the multimedia buttons ....................... 3 Adjusting the volume ..........................4 2 Multimedia software Using HP TouchSmart software ......................5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software ..................6 Installing multimedia software from a disc .................... 6 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...................... - Page 4 The optical disc tray does not open ....................21 The computer does not detect the optical drive ................. 22 A disc does not play ........................... 22 A disc does not play automatically ..................... 23 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................... 23 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ................
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Page 5: Multimedia Features
Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ●... -
Page 6: Identifying The Multimedia Components
Identifying the multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component Description Internal microphones (2) Record sound. Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Speakers (2) Produce sound. -
Page 7: Using The Multimedia Buttons
Using the multimedia buttons Using the Media Launch button (1), you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Using the rotate button (2), you can change the orientation of the image on the screen. Pressing the Media Launch button launches the TouchSmart program. Repeatedly pressing the rotate button rotates the screen image counter-clockwise through 4 orientations: landscape primary, portrait primary, landscape secondary, and portrait secondary. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To decrease volume, press the volume down button (1). ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (2). ◦ To increase volume, press the volume up button (3). ●... -
Page 9: Multimedia Software
Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view and edit pictures. The following sections provide details about HP TouchSmart and other preinstalled multimedia software. Using HP TouchSmart software HP TouchSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With TouchSmart, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. -
Page 10: Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: Select Start > All Programs, and then 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. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. -
Page 11: Audio
Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ●... -
Page 12: Connecting External Audio Devices
Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, ear buds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device. -
Page 13: Video
Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video and create presentations ● Connect external video devices ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer. -
Page 14: Optical Drive
Optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc drive, also know as a BD drive, you can also watch high-definition video from disc. Identify the kind of device installed in your computer to see its capabilities. Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start >... -
Page 15: Using Optical Discs
Using optical discs An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs and BDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is a BD drive, it can also read BDs. -
Page 16: Selecting The Right Disc
Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs and BDs are the same size as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. -
Page 17: Lightscribe Dvd+R Discs
LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc. -
Page 18: Playing An Optical Disc
Playing an optical disc Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. Pull out the tray (2). Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. -
Page 19: Watching A Movie
Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive. Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. Pull out the tray (2). -
Page 20: 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 21: Creating (Burning) A Cd Or Dvd
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD If the computer includes an optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files, using software such as CyberLink Power2Go. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ●... -
Page 22: Removing An Optical Disc
Removing an optical disc Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc 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 23: Webcam
Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam allows you to capture and share video. To use the webcam, double-tap the HP TouchSmart icon on the desktop, and then do one of the following: ●... - Page 24 For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall.
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Page 25: The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open
Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open 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 disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. -
Page 26: The Computer Does Not Detect The Optical Drive
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: Remove any discs from the optical drive. Click Start >... -
Page 27: A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
– or – ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. ●... -
Page 28: A Dvd Movie Is Not Visible On An External Display
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary: Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. -
Page 29: A Device Driver Must Be Reinstalled
A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: Remove any discs from the optical drive. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and then reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on). -
Page 30: Index
Index external audio devices, audio devices, connecting connecting 8 ports, external monitor 9 external 8 external monitor port 9 projector, connecting 9 audio features 7 audio functions, checking 8 headphone (audio-out) jacks 2 region codes, DVD 16 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 headphone (audio-out) S/PDIF rotate button 3 audio-out (headphone) jacks 2...