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Page 1: User Guide
Multimedia User Guide Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals... - Page 2 © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are common to most models. Some features U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft may not be available on your computer. Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components ....................2 Adjusting the volume ..........................4 2 Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software ................. 6 Installing multimedia software from a disc .................... 6 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...................... 8 Checking your audio functions ...................... - Page 4 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ............26 The computer does not detect the optical drive ................. 27 A disc does not play ........................... 28 A disc does not play automatically ..................... 29 A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ...................
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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 Your Multimedia Components
Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. - Page 7 Component Description Webcam light (select models only) On: The webcam is in use. Webcam (select models only) Records video and captures still photographs. Speaker Produces sound. Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
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Page 8: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the key (1) and either the (2), (3), or function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f9. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f11. ◦... -
Page 9: 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 10: Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software To access your preinstalled multimedia software: Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. ▲ NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s Web site. -
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, earbuds, 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: Checking Your Audio Functions
Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: Select Start > Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound. Click Sound. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. -
Page 14: Video
Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet and offline ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices Chapter 4 Video Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals... -
Page 15: Connecting An External Monitor Or Projector
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. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. ▲... -
Page 16: Optical Drive
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. ▲ You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ●... -
Page 17: Using Optical Discs (Cds And Dvds)
Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. -
Page 18: Selecting The Right Disc (Cds And Dvds)
Selecting the right disc (CDs and DVDs) CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. -
Page 19: Playing Music
Playing music Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the 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 20: Watching A Movie
Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a 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 and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle. -
Page 21: Configuring Autoplay
Configuring AutoPlay Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. -
Page 22: 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 23: 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. CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. -
Page 24: Copying A Cd Or Dvd
Copying a CD or DVD Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. -
Page 25: Creating Or "Burning" A Cd Or Dvd
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+/-RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or Roxio Creator Business to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. -
Page 26: Removing A Cd Or Dvd
Removing a CD or DVD 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 27: Webcam (Select Models Only)
Webcam (select models only) NOTE: The section describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the preinstalled software, you can use the webcam to take a photo, record a video, or make an audio recording. -
Page 28: Webcam Tips
Webcam tips 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. NOTE: 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... -
Page 29: 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 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or 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 31: 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. To check your devices and drivers in Device Manager, follow these steps: Remove any discs from the optical drive. -
Page 32: A Disc Does Not Play
A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or DVD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ●... -
Page 33: A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
A disc does not play automatically Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. Click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. -
Page 34: 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 select Personalize >... -
Page 35: 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. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. -
Page 36: Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com, and click Security &... -
Page 37: Using Softpaq Download Manager
Using SoftPaq Download Manager HP SoftPaq Download Manager (SDM) is a tool that provides quick access to SoftPaq information for HP business computers without having to know the SoftPaq number. Using this tool, you can easily search for SoftPaqs and then download and unpack them. SoftPaq Download Manager works by reading and downloading, from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. -
Page 38: Index
Index changing region setting 18 audio devices, connecting copying 20 optical disc external 8 inserting 15 inserting 15 audio features 7 protecting 5 removing 22 audio functions, checking 9 removing 22 writing to 5 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 writing to 5 optical drive audio-in (microphone) jack, DVD region settings 18... - Page 39 webcam adjusting properties 25 tips 24 using 23 webcam light, identifying 2, 3 webcam, identifying 2, 3 Index Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals...
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