HP Presario A900 - Notebook PC User Manual
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- Page 1 Multimedia User Guide...
- Page 2 © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of 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.
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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...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ........................1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................. 2 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................. 2 Adjusting the volume ......................3 Using the video features ........................4 Using the external monitor port .................... 4 Using the S-Video-out jack .................... -
Page 7: Using Multimedia Hardware
Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. Component Description Speakers (2) Produce sound. Controls volume when pressed in combination with the asterisk, minus sign, or plus sign on the integrated numeric keypad. Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. -
Page 8: Using The Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
Component Description Volume down hotkey (-) Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the key. Volume mute hotkey (*) Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination with the key. Internal microphone Records sound. Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume hotkeys—A combination of the (1) key and either the asterisk (2), minus sign (3), or plus sign (4) keys on the integrated numeric keypad: Computer volume hotkeys: ◦... -
Page 10: Using The Video Features
Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. 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 11: Using The S-Video-Out Jack
Using the S-Video-out jack 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 12: 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 > Computer. ▲ Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) Turn on the computer. -
Page 13: Removing An Optical Disc (Cd Or Dvd)
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 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. - Page 14 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
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Page 15: Using The Media Activity Functions
Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys 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 key (1) and a function key. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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. Using multimedia software Select Start >... -
Page 18: 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 Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. -
Page 19: 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 20: Index
Index software audio features 1 jacks multimedia 10 audio-in (microphone) jack 1, 2 audio-in (microphone) 1, 2 using 11 audio-out (headphone) jack 1, 2 audio-out (headphone) 1, 2 speakers 1 S-Video-out 5 TV 2 inserting 6 media activity hotkeys 9 playing 12 microphone, internal 2 VCR 2...