Using Hp Mediasmart Software; Using Other Multimedia Software; Installing Multimedia Software From A Disc - HP Pavilion dv3-4100 - Entertainment Notebook PC User Manual

Using HP MediaSmart software

Your computer has preinstalled HP MediaSmart software. MediaSmart turns your computer into a
mobile entertainment center. You can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also view
Internet TV and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
NOTE: You must purchase an optional external TV tuner to watch, record, and pause live TV on the
computer.
MediaSmart includes the following features:
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With an Internet connection, play classic oldies, choose from a range of TV shows and channels,
and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen.
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Photo and video upload support:
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Upload your photos to an Internet photo service, such as Snapfish.
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Upload your home videos directly to YouTube.
◦ Upload videos you created with the webcam to the Internet.
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Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed
from the Internet.
To start MediaSmart:
Double-click the MediaSmart icon on the desktop.
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Using other multimedia software

Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For
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example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media
Player.
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1. Insert a disc into the optical drive.
An AutoPlay dialog box opens.
2. Click a multimedia task from the list, and then choose the software you want to use for that task.

Installing multimedia software from a disc

1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so.
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