HP Presario CQ60-400 - Notebook PC 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 U.S. 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 your multimedia components ....................2 Adjusting the volume ..........................3 Using the media activity functions ......................4 Using the media activity hotkeys ..................4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ........................5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software .................. - Page 4 Adjusting webcam properties ......................21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ............22 The computer does not detect the optical drive ................. 23 A disc does not play ........................... 23 A disc does not play automatically .....................
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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. Component Description Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Internal microphone Records sound. Speakers (2) Produce sound. -
Page 7: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: Hotkeys: ● Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound. ● Press fn+pg up to increase speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally. ● Press fn+pg dn to decrease speaker sound. -
Page 8: Using The Media Activity Functions
Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the key (1) and a function key (2). ●... -
Page 9: Multimedia Software
Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about DVD Play and other preinstalled multimedia software. Using DVD Play software DVD Play turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With DVD Play, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. -
Page 10: 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 11 You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound.
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Page 12: Video
Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices 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 13: Connecting An Hdmi Device (Select Models Only)
Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display. - Page 14 To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps: Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. Click Set Default, and then click OK. Chapter 4 Video...
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Page 15: Optical Drive
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. -
Page 16: Using Optical Discs
Using optical discs 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. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray discs. -
Page 17: Selecting The Right Disc
Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (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 at least 8 times the storage capacity. -
Page 18: Blu-Ray Discs
Blu-ray discs Blu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. -
Page 19: Playing Music
Playing music 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 20: 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 or an optional HD DVD Drive. Turn on the computer. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. -
Page 23: Removing An Optical Disc (Cd Or Dvd)
Removing an optical disc (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 24: Webcam (Select Models Only)
Webcam (select models only) Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an input device that allows you to capture and share video. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that expand the webcam experience. To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start >... -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: The Computer Does Not Detect The Optical Drive
The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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+f5 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 Screen resolution. -
Page 30: Obtaining The Latest Hp Device Drivers
Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are once again listed. Try running your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. -
Page 31: Index
Index removing 19 audio devices, connecting HDMI using 12, 13 external 6 configuring 9 optical drive audio features 6 connecting 9 identifying 11 audio functions, checking 6 HDMI port 9 using 11 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 headphone (audio-out) jack 2 audio-out (headphone) jack 2 headphones 2 ports... - Page 32 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 21 webcam tips 21 webcam, using 20 Index...