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    Multimedia User Guide
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    © Copyright 2008 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
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    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 5 2 Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 7 Installing multimedia software from a disc
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    ...26 Changing DVD region settings ...27 6 HP Webcam Webcam tips ...29 Adjusting webcam properties ...30 Controlling the webcam focus mode (select models only 31 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 33 The computer does not detect the optical drive 34
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    software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks NOTE: Your computer may not include all of the components listed. The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your
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    your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) HP Webcam light (3) HP Webcam (4) Speakers (2) (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Record sound. Turns
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    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume controls (select models only): ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone (2)
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    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. 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features
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    Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key (2). ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (3) to play the disc. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the following hotkeys: ◦ To pause or resume playing the disc,
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    2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following section provides details about preinstalled multimedia software. 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    to use. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Accessing your preinstalled multimedia
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    any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    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 ● Create multimedia presentations
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    . (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device. 10 Chapter
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    , speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Sound icon on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. Checking
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    4 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 12 Chapter 4 Video
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    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 pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. Using the external monitor port 13
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    computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer. Configuring
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    To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Adjust Audio
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    5 Optical drive 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. 16 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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    write to optical discs, as described in the following table. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Optical drive type Read CD and DVD-ROM media Write to CD-R/ RW media Write to DVD
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    data backup purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have 6 to 7 times the storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to share
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    Blu-ray Disc Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc 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 size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB,
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    Playing a CD or DVD 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges and
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    AutoPlay 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 21
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    disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with
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    you want to copy into the optical drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive. After
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    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 Roxio Creator Business to burn data and audio files, Refer to the software Help file or user guide for more specific instructions. 24 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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    DVD 1. 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. 2. 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
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    a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to
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    The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click
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    and save it on your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and HP Webcam software, select Start > All Programs > HP Webcam. The webcam software enables support UVC (Universal Video Class) cameras. ● Snapshots-Take still photos. ● HP Presto! Bizcard (select models only)-Use to transform business
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    not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind
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    that does not flicker. Customizable preset profiles for multiple lighting conditions compensate for the following lighting conditions: incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, sunny, cloudy, night. 30 Chapter 6 HP Webcam
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    mode options are available: ● Normal-The factory setting of the camera is appropriate for normal photography. This range extends from several feet operation. To view or change the HP Webcam focus mode, follow these steps: ▲ Selecting Start > All Programs > HP Webcam > Settings > Options. Controlling
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. 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
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    does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and update, uninstall, or disable the device driver. To check your device and drivers in Device Manager, follow these steps: 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive
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    a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to
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    1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM drive), and then click Properties. 3. Click the AutoPlay tab, and then select one of the available actions. 4. Click OK. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the desktop: 1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Properties > Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices
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    settings to make the external display primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Properties > Settings. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. a multimedia question not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. 38 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display You must use InterVideo WinDVD 8 BD (Blu-ray) Player (or a later version), which is preinstalled on the computer, to play a DVD. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 39
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    Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted properly. ● the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 41
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    your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 42 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    19 button, volume mute 3 C CD burning 24 copying 23 inserting 20 removing 25 CD drive 17 checking audio functions 11 configuring HDMI 14 controlling the webcam focus 31 copyright warning 22 D device drivers HP devices 42 Windows device drivers 42 drives Blu-ray R/RE DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive 17 DVD
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    S software installing 8 multimedia 6 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 29 troubleshooting device drivers 42 disc burning 40 disc play 35, 36 DVD movie play 37 DVD produces no sound 39 external display 38 HP device drivers 42 optical disc tray 33 optical drive detection 34, 41 U using the webcam 28 V video,
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