Configuring Audio For Hdmi (Select Models Only); Optical Drive; Identifying The Installed Optical Drive - HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ40-600 User Manual

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)

To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3. Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3. Click Set Default, and then click OK.

Optical drive

Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify what
kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to read
data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then
you can also watch high-definition video from disc.

Identifying the installed optical drive

Select Start > Computer.
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You will see a list of all the devices installed in your computer, including your optical drive. You may
have one of the following types of drives:
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DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive
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DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
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Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer.
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