Table Of Contents - HP Dv3-2150us - Pavilion Entertainment - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User Manual

Table of contents

1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 4
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 6
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 6
2 Multimedia software
Using MediaSmart software ................................................................................................................. 7
Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................... 7
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 8
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 9
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 10
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 11
Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 12
Configuring the audio using HDMI ..................................................................................... 12
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 14
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 15
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 15
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 16
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 16
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 16
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 16
Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................................... 16
Playing a disc ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer ................... 12
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device .......................................... 13
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