Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for HP V6905TU
Summary of Contents for HP V6905TU
- Page 1 Multimedia User Guide...
- Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
-
Page 3: Product Notice
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. - Page 4 Product notice...
-
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Product notice ... 1 Using the audio features ... 1 Important audio settings ... 2 Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) ... 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ... 3 Adjusting the volume ... 4 Using the QuickPlay buttons ... - Page 6 Changing DVD region settings ... 23 Observing the copyright warning ... 23 Index ... 24...
-
Page 7: Using Multimedia Hardware
Using multimedia hardware Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. -
Page 8: Important Audio Settings
Component Audio-out (headphone) jack (second jack included on select models only) Volume mute button Volume scroll zone Important audio settings For best results, when you connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer, follow these guidelines: ●... -
Page 9: Using S/Pdif Digital Audio (Select Models Only)
Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface) or digital audio provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector on your audio/video equipment. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To decrease volume, press the volume down button (2). ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To increase volume, press the volume up button (3). ●... -
Page 11: Using The Quickplay Buttons
Using the QuickPlay buttons Media button and DVD button (select models only) functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer. The media button (1) and the DVD button (2) allow you to listen to music, play DVDs, and watch movies with the touch of a button. -
Page 12: Dvd Button-Quickplay Installed
DVD button—QuickPlay installed Computer power state Standby DVD button—QuickPlay not installed Computer power state Standby NOTE: The DVD button does not affect the restoration from hibernation. Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware DVD button function Opens the default DVD program so that you can play a DVD in the optical drive. -
Page 13: Using The Video Features
Using the video features Using the external monitor port 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 14: Using The S-Video-Out Jack (Select Models Only)
Using the S-Video-out jack (select models only) The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers. -
Page 15: Using The Camera
Using the camera Select computer models include an integrated camera, located on the top of the display. The camera can be used with a variety of software for the following functions: ● Capturing video. ● Streaming video with instant message software. ●... -
Page 16: Capturing And Streaming Video
Capturing and streaming video To illustrate how each camera feature works, the following examples use specific software, not available on all computers. Select Start > All Programs to locate the video software installed on your computer, and refer to the individual program's online Help for further information. Capturing video You can capture video for playback at a later time. -
Page 17: Taking Still Photographs With The Integrated Camera
Taking still photographs with the integrated camera Select Start > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras. Double-click the listing for the integrated camera, and then click Next. Click Take Picture. Follow the directions on the Picture wizard to select any of the following options: ●... - Page 18 ● Privacy—Turns off the capture function. ● Low Light—Lowers the frame rate automatically in a poor lighting environment to maintain the brightness of the captured image. The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu.
-
Page 19: Using An Optical Drive
Using an 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 > My Computer. ▲ The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage. -
Page 20: Removing An Optical Disc When Running On Battery Or External Power
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media 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 21: Removing An Optical Disc When No Computer Power Is Available
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 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 tray is released, and then 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 22: Using The Media Activity Functions
Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the ●... -
Page 23: Using The Media Activity Buttons (Select Models Only)
Using the media activity buttons (select models only) NOTE: The tapping sound made by the media activity buttons is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The following illustration and topics describe the functions of the media activity buttons. ●... -
Page 24: Next/Fast Forward Button
Next/fast forward button Media status Playing Playing Stop button Media status Playing Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Button Next/fast forward button + next/fast forward button Button Stop button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Function Stops the playback. -
Page 25: Working With Multimedia Software
Working with 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 26: Opening Preinstalled Multimedia Software
Opening preinstalled multimedia software Select Start > All Programs. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc Insert the disc into the optical drive. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software... -
Page 27: Using Multimedia Software
Using multimedia software Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. -
Page 28: Preventing Playback Disruptions
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see the warning message “Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback. - Page 29 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 30 Index audio features 1 audio settings 2 audio-in (microphone) jack 1 audio-out (headphone) jack 2, 3 button Media 5 button, volume mute 4 buttons DVD 5 next/fast forward 17 play/pause 17 previous/rewind 17 stop 17 camera capturing video 10 identifying 9 properties 11 taking still photographs 11 inserting 13...