HP Multimedia Computer User Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the audio features ... 1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack ... 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ... 3 Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) ... 4 Adjusting the volume ... 5 Using the QuickPlay buttons ...
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  • Page 5: Multimedia Hardware

    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 ENWW...
  • Page 6 Component Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack Volume mute button Volume scroll zone Chapter 1 Multimedia hardware Description Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume.
  • Page 7: 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 a stereo array and monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings and stereo playbacks. NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5- mm plug.
  • Page 8: Using S/Pdif Digital Audio (Select Models Only)

    Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface), or digital audio, provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio cable to the digital audio connector on your audio/video equipment.
  • Page 9: 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. ● To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. ●...
  • Page 10: Using The Quickplay Buttons

    Using the QuickPlay buttons NOTE Media button and DVD button (select models only) functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer. Refer to the following table for more information. The media button (1) and the DVD button (2) allow you to listen to music, play DVDs, and watch movies with the touch of a button.
  • Page 11 Component ENWW Description NOTE Press the power button to exit QuickPlay. ● In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is ● On, opens the default DVD program to start a DVD in the optical drive.
  • Page 12: Using The Video Features

    Using the video features The computer includes the following video features: ● External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector ● S-Video-out jack that connects a range of advanced video components Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or projector, to the computer.
  • Page 13 To connect a video device to the S-Video-out jack: Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video-out jack on the computer. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. Press fn+f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer.
  • Page 14: Using The Integrated Camera (Select Models Only)

    Using the integrated camera (select models only) Select computer models include an integrated camera, located on the top of the display. This camera can be used with a variety of software to ● Capture video. ● Stream video with instant message software. ●...
  • Page 15: Capturing And Streaming Video

    Capturing and streaming video To illustrate how each camera feature works, the following examples use specific software, not available on all computers. Select Start > All Programs to locate the video software installed on your computer, and refer to the individual program's online Help for further information. Capturing video You can use the camera to capture video for playback at a later time.
  • Page 16: Taking Still Photos

    Taking still photos You can also use the integrated camera to take still photos. Select Start > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras. Double-click the listing for the integrated camera, and then click Next. Click Take Picture. Follow the directions in the Picture Wizard to select any of the following options: ●...
  • Page 17: Guidelines For Using The Camera

    The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu. Guidelines for using the camera For best results, observe the following guidelines while using the camera: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation.
  • Page 18: Using The Optical Drive

    Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer. Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer: Select Start >...
  • Page 19: Inserting An Optical Disc

    Inserting an optical disc Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. Pull out the tray (2). Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with the label-side up.
  • Page 20: Removing An Optical Disc (With Power)

    Removing an optical disc (with power) If the computer is running on external or battery power: Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray (2). Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.
  • Page 21: Removing An Optical Disc (Without Power)

    Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is unavailable: Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2). Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.
  • Page 22: 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 Media activity hotkeys are combinations of the NOTE To control the play of a video CD, use the media activity controls in your video CD player program.
  • Page 23: Using The Media Activity Buttons (Select Models Only)

    Using the media activity buttons (select models only) The following illustration and table describe the media activity buttons. Component Previous/rewind button Play/pause button Next/fast forward button Stop button ENWW Description When a disc is playing in the optical drive: ● Plays the previous track or chapter, when pressed once.
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  • Page 25: Multimedia Software

    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 26: Locate And Install Software

    Locate and install software The computer includes a range of software that may be ● Preinstalled on your hard drive. To locate and install the ready-to-use software preinstalled on your computer: Select Start > All Programs. Double-click the program you want to install. ●...
  • Page 27: Using Multimedia Software

    Using multimedia software To use the multimedia software installed on the computer: 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 28: Protecting Playback

    Protecting playback To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality, Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is operating in Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see the warning message “Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback.
  • Page 29: 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 30: Observing The Copyright Warning

    Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright- protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. Chapter 2 Multimedia software ENWW...
  • Page 31: Index

    Index audio features 1 audio-in (microphone) jack 1, 3 audio-out (headphone) jack 1, 3 buttons previous/rewind 19 volume mute 2, 5 camera capturing video 11 guidelines for using 13 identifying 10 properties 12 taking still photographs 12 inserting 15 playing 24 protecting 24 removing, with power 16 removing, without power 17...
  • Page 32 volume mute button 2, 5 volume scroll zone 2, 5 volume, adjusting 5 Index ENWW...

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